Slides 96-115 (thanks Eva!) Flashcards
What is a WBS?
Work Breakdown Structure
What does a WBS do?
Basis for managing project schedules, costs, resources, and changes
What is a project schedule used for?
To monitor project progress, to create a list of project tasks
What are some of the things listed on a project schedule?
Start and finish dates
Budget
Resources required
Task duration
How do you estimate time required to complete a task for a project schedule?
Effort and duration
How do you define duration (in regards to project schedules)?
Over what time frame will the task be completed?
How do you define effort (in regards to project schedules)?
How much work is required?
What is required in a Human Resources document?
Number of people (including skill level) during each phase, duration of personnel requirement, where we’re getting the people (new hires, transfers)
Why do you need a stakeholders communication plan?
to manage expectations,
to effectively communicate information to the appropriate audience at the appropriate time,
to manage stakeholder influence
Name some things to include in your communications plan
Project objectives,
key messages,
issues that need to be addressed,
audiences
What is risk?
Uncertainties that can have a negative or positive effect on project objectives
Difference between risk and uncertainty?
Uncertainty- unpredictable, Risk-predictable
What are the goals of risk management?
Maximize the chance of a positive outcome, minimize
the risk of a negative outcome
Name the steps of the risk management process
Identify the risks,
perform a quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk,
plan risk responses,
control risks
What is the Simple Change Control Process?
Document the requested change, assess the impact the change would have on the project, obtain customer approval, tell your stakeholders, implement the change
