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Give 2 examples of projects and how each meets the characteristics of a project.
Give 2 examples of projects and how each meets the characteristics of a project.
Example 1: Building a website; it has a defined goal, timeline, and requires resources. Example 2: Organizing a conference; it involves planning, execution, and stakeholders.
What are the two main characteristics of a project?
What are the two main characteristics of a project?
Unique and temporary.
What is an example of a project?
What is an example of a project?
Developing a new software application.
What is a retrospective and why is it important?
What is a retrospective and why is it important?
What is tailoring and why is it important?
What is tailoring and why is it important?
What is the point of a project?
What is the point of a project?
What are 3 ways projects create value?
What are 3 ways projects create value?
What 2 types of skills are helpful in managing or working on projects?
What 2 types of skills are helpful in managing or working on projects?
What is PMI?
What is PMI?
What 2 certificates does PMI offer?
What 2 certificates does PMI offer?
Briefly describe each certification and the main difference.
Briefly describe each certification and the main difference.
Describe the characteristics of a mission statement.
Describe the characteristics of a mission statement.
Describe the characteristics of a vision statement.
Describe the characteristics of a vision statement.
List 3 artifacts and briefly describe each.
List 3 artifacts and briefly describe each.
What is the SWOT method and how is it helpful?
What is the SWOT method and how is it helpful?
What is a program?
What is a program?
What are some advantages of working in programs?
What are some advantages of working in programs?
What are stakeholders?
What are stakeholders?
How can stakeholders affect projects?
How can stakeholders affect projects?
Provide a specific example of how stakeholders affect projects.
Provide a specific example of how stakeholders affect projects.
What are the different steps in stakeholder engagement?
What are the different steps in stakeholder engagement?
Briefly describe a few steps in stakeholder engagement and how they are important.
Briefly describe a few steps in stakeholder engagement and how they are important.
What are the 2 types of communication methods used when communicating with stakeholders?
What are the 2 types of communication methods used when communicating with stakeholders?
What are the two types of communication styles used when communicating with stakeholders?
What are the two types of communication styles used when communicating with stakeholders?
What are some communication artifacts used to communicate with stakeholders?
What are some communication artifacts used to communicate with stakeholders?
What are some of the elements of a status report?
What are some of the elements of a status report?
What is the purpose of a status report?
What is the purpose of a status report?
What are some of the elements of a team charter?
What are some of the elements of a team charter?
What is the purpose of a team charter?
What is the purpose of a team charter?
The project flow includes?
The project flow includes?
Why is the project flow important?
Why is the project flow important?
What is a project scope?
What is a project scope?
What are dependencies?
What are dependencies?
Name 3 project management software.
Name 3 project management software.
Provide some pros and cons of the software you are using.
Provide some pros and cons of the software you are using.
What are the project phases?
What are the project phases?
What are some characteristics of the predictive approach?
What are some characteristics of the predictive approach?
What are some characteristics of the hybrid approach?
What are some characteristics of the hybrid approach?
What is the difference between iterative and incremental?
What is the difference between iterative and incremental?
What are some characteristics of the adaptive (Agile) approach?
What are some characteristics of the adaptive (Agile) approach?
What is the purpose of the definition of done?
What is the purpose of the definition of done?
List 3 ways to contribute to a project and describe each briefly.
List 3 ways to contribute to a project and describe each briefly.
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Study Notes
Project Characteristics
- Projects are temporary endeavors undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
- Project Characteristics:
- Unique: Every project is different, and the product or service is not routinely produced.
- Temporary: Projects have a defined start and end date.
Project Management
- Retrospective: A meeting held after a project or phase to reflect and learn from the experience.
- Tailoring: Adapting project management processes and methodologies to fit the specific needs of a project.
Project Value
- The point of a project: To create value for the organization and its stakeholders.
- Ways projects create value:
- Improving efficiency: Reducing costs or time spent on a task.
- Developing new capabilities: Acquiring new skills or knowledge.
- Addressing critical needs: Solving a specific problem or meeting a requirement.
Skills in Project Management
- Two types of skills:
- Technical skills: Expertise in a specific area, like coding, design, or finance.
- Soft skills: Personal qualities like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- PMI: A global professional organization dedicated to promoting the practice of project management.
- Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP): A widely recognized certification for experienced project managers.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): A certification for individuals seeking to enter the project management field.
Project Communications
- Stakeholders: Individuals or groups who have an interest in a project.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Actively involving stakeholders in the project to ensure their needs and interests are considered.
- Stakeholder Communication: Effectively sharing information with stakeholders about the project.
Project Management Approaches
- Predictive (Traditional): A linear approach where the plan is defined in advance and followed closely.
- Hybrid: A combined approach that incorporates aspects of both predictive and adaptive approaches.
- Adaptive (Agile): An iterative approach where projects are divided into short cycles (sprints) and adjustments are made based on feedback.
- Iterative: Projects are developed in cycles with continuous improvement.
- Incremental: The project is delivered in small, manageable chunks.
- Definition of done (DoD): A set of criteria that must be met to consider a task or deliverable complete.
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