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What is the benefit of consulting early with stakeholders?
What is the benefit of consulting early with stakeholders?
- To impose the project manager's vision immediately
- To adapt the approach to fit stakeholders' needs and styles (correct)
- To ensure communication is always formal
- To limit feedback to only positive responses
Which strategy is recommended for engaging with stakeholders during the project?
Which strategy is recommended for engaging with stakeholders during the project?
- Provide updates only at the beginning and end of the project
- Demonstrate the benefits of the project to them (correct)
- Communicate exclusively through formal meetings
- Actively ignore their feedback to maintain control
Why is it important to seek confirmation from stakeholders throughout the project?
Why is it important to seek confirmation from stakeholders throughout the project?
- To avoid any communication with them until the project ends
- To disregard any changes in their attitudes
- To make sure only the project manager's decisions are followed
- To ensure that their expectations are still being met and to adapt if necessary (correct)
What is a common challenge when working with multiple stakeholders?
What is a common challenge when working with multiple stakeholders?
How can a project manager effectively engage stakeholders?
How can a project manager effectively engage stakeholders?
What is the primary purpose of a requirements traceability matrix?
What is the primary purpose of a requirements traceability matrix?
Which of the following techniques is NOT used for data gathering?
Which of the following techniques is NOT used for data gathering?
What does the Project Scope Description document primarily define?
What does the Project Scope Description document primarily define?
Which technique is part of interpersonal and team skills in project management?
Which technique is part of interpersonal and team skills in project management?
What key aspect does the requirements traceability matrix help manage during a project?
What key aspect does the requirements traceability matrix help manage during a project?
What is one of the first steps in project scope management?
What is one of the first steps in project scope management?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of linking requirements to business objectives?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of linking requirements to business objectives?
Which method would you use for data representation in project management?
Which method would you use for data representation in project management?
What is the primary focus of project scope management?
What is the primary focus of project scope management?
What document authorizes the existence of a project and provides authority to the project manager?
What document authorizes the existence of a project and provides authority to the project manager?
What does product scope refer to?
What does product scope refer to?
Which of the following is NOT an input needed before scope management can start?
Which of the following is NOT an input needed before scope management can start?
What is essential for ensuring you have the correct people for scope management?
What is essential for ensuring you have the correct people for scope management?
Which stage in scope management involves validating the defined scope?
Which stage in scope management involves validating the defined scope?
What happens if the necessary preparations for scope management are not made?
What happens if the necessary preparations for scope management are not made?
What is described as a stage gate in the scope management process?
What is described as a stage gate in the scope management process?
What is the primary purpose of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?
What is the primary purpose of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?
Which task in the provided Work Breakdown Structure has the longest duration?
Which task in the provided Work Breakdown Structure has the longest duration?
What is typically included in a functional description of a project?
What is typically included in a functional description of a project?
Which part is NOT considered a main component of a functional description?
Which part is NOT considered a main component of a functional description?
In the Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the significance of the critical path?
In the Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the significance of the critical path?
Who should be contacted when defining the scope of a project?
Who should be contacted when defining the scope of a project?
What type of process does the Initiating Process Group encompass?
What type of process does the Initiating Process Group encompass?
In project management terminology, what does WBS stand for?
In project management terminology, what does WBS stand for?
Which of the following factors is NOT part of project scope control?
Which of the following factors is NOT part of project scope control?
Which of the following is NOT a common name for a functional description in different industries?
Which of the following is NOT a common name for a functional description in different industries?
Which task directly depends on the completion of 'Place molding'?
Which task directly depends on the completion of 'Place molding'?
What is considered part of the constraints in a project's functional description?
What is considered part of the constraints in a project's functional description?
What is the duration of the task 'Order Concrete'?
What is the duration of the task 'Order Concrete'?
What is the purpose of the project acceptance criteria?
What is the purpose of the project acceptance criteria?
Which of the following tasks requires 'Place concrete nets' to be completed before it can start?
Which of the following tasks requires 'Place concrete nets' to be completed before it can start?
Which of the following statements about a functional description is false?
Which of the following statements about a functional description is false?
To effectively control project quality, which area must be managed alongside it?
To effectively control project quality, which area must be managed alongside it?
What does the task 'Dry Concrete' primarily rely on?
What does the task 'Dry Concrete' primarily rely on?
What is the primary purpose of taking time for discussions and reviews in project scope management?
What is the primary purpose of taking time for discussions and reviews in project scope management?
Which component of the work breakdown structure (WBS) allows for cost and duration estimation?
Which component of the work breakdown structure (WBS) allows for cost and duration estimation?
What does the term 'scope' refer to in the context of a project?
What does the term 'scope' refer to in the context of a project?
What is specifically NOT included in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
What is specifically NOT included in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
What is a WBS dictionary used for?
What is a WBS dictionary used for?
Why is the hierarchical nature of a WBS important?
Why is the hierarchical nature of a WBS important?
What should be done to make the functional description official in project management?
What should be done to make the functional description official in project management?
What is the main benefit of using decomposition in managing project scope?
What is the main benefit of using decomposition in managing project scope?
Flashcards
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
The process of getting stakeholders on board with the project and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
Early Consultation
Early Consultation
Starting a project by communicating with stakeholders early and often.
Adapting Approach
Adapting Approach
The ability to adapt your approach to suit the preferences and needs of individual stakeholders.
Active Engagement
Active Engagement
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Stakeholder Conflicts
Stakeholder Conflicts
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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Critical Path Method (CPM)
Critical Path Method (CPM)
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Resource Allocation
Resource Allocation
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Project Scope
Project Scope
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Project Control
Project Control
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Initiating Process Group
Initiating Process Group
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Quality Management
Quality Management
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Risk Management
Risk Management
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Time Management
Time Management
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Cost Management
Cost Management
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Project Scope Management
Project Scope Management
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Project Charter
Project Charter
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Enterprise Environmental Factors
Enterprise Environmental Factors
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Define Scope
Define Scope
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Validate Scope
Validate Scope
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Control Scope
Control Scope
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Data gathering
Data gathering
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Data analysis
Data analysis
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Requirements traceability matrix
Requirements traceability matrix
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Alignment between requesters and the project team
Alignment between requesters and the project team
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Project Scope Description
Project Scope Description
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Functional Description
Functional Description
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Collecting Data and Defining Scope
Collecting Data and Defining Scope
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Target or Business Need
Target or Business Need
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Request Product Description
Request Product Description
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Project Acceptance Criteria
Project Acceptance Criteria
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Project Main Deliverables
Project Main Deliverables
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Constraints
Constraints
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Work Package
Work Package
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WBS Dictionary
WBS Dictionary
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Decomposition
Decomposition
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Scope Statement
Scope Statement
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Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance Criteria
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Functional Description Explanation
Functional Description Explanation
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Study Notes
Introduction to Project Management
- Dries Vandevyvere, Proj3ctS BV, KU Leuven presented a course on project management.
- His background includes engineering, IT, project and program management, and business mentoring.
- He has consulted for companies in the IT, chemical, utilities, natural resources, and bio-pharma industries.
Course Content
- Course objectives include understanding projects, project management processes, trends (Agile & Hybrid), tools, techniques, frameworks, practical advice, problem-solving, and collaboration/teamwork.
- Materials covered slides, supplemental articles, blog posts, exercises, and a lexicon.
- Course content is divided into sections:Â Introduction, Stakeholders, change & scope management, estimation, scheduling & resources, risks, progress & Agile, and the exam.
Course Scope
- Part 1: Introduction including what a project is, how project management works, why it matters, stakeholder management, change management, communication, and team motivation. Scope management included how to define scope and how to manage scope.
- Part 2: Estimating, scheduling, and resources. Includes techniques for reliable project estimates, proper resource scheduling, and relevant project scheduling.
- Part 3: Section covers risks, progress and the approach to agile in project management.
Exam
- The exam is closed-book.
- It includes open-ended questions and multiple choice questions.
- Understanding the core concepts and application in real-life situations is emphasized.
Agenda
- The agenda covers introduction (what is a project?, its management and why it matters), stakeholder management, change management with communication, team motivation, scope management, how to define and manage scope, and wrap-up and Q&A.
What is a Project?
- A project is a temporary endeavor designed for producing a unique product, service or result with a defined beginning and end.Â
- It's often time-constrained and/or constrained by funding or staffing to achieve agreed-upon unique goals and objectives and bring about beneficial change or added value.
Project Life Cycle
- Shows a graphical illustration of how the project proceeds: Starts with planning and organizing, then goes into the execution of project work/monitoring and adjusting accordingly, and finally closes.
- Project cost and staffing level rise and fall
- Influence of stakeholders, project uncertainty, risk
- Includes Project Charter, Project plan and deliverables.
Project Management Methods
- Various methods are presented like classic (water fall), PRINCE2, PMBOK, Kanban, XP, Agile (Scrum, Waterscrumfall), SCRUMBAN, CCPM, and Lean.
PM Methods overview
- Shows a comparison between classic (waterfall) and Agile (Scrum) project management methods, using flowcharts to illustrate their different approaches to the planning, analysis, building, and testing phases.
The Triple Constraint / Iron Triangle
- Shows the trade-offs between quality, scope, time, and budget in a project. The three criteria are not independent.
What is Project Management?
- Project management involves the application of processes, methods, tools, skills, knowledge, and experience to accomplish specific project objectives.
Who is the Project Manager?
- A project manager's core soft skills include leadership, motivation, teamwork, integrity, attention to detail, problem-solving, delegation, change management, and being an effective organizer.
The Project Management Process
-  Project preparation, project execution, and project closure are presented as the three stages in a project's life cycle.
- Business idea through project preparation to project charter to project execution and finally project closure.Â
Budget Management During the Project
- Project Charter provides a high-level cost estimate. Detailed work package-level estimates are then created and updated. Cost & time control tracks planned vs. actual costs/completion times. Change management accounts for any changes to the budget and/or planning time.
Stanish Group - CHAOS Report
- Summarizes factors contributing to project success (good sponsors, teams, and places) and project failure.
Top factors in failed projects
- Incomplete requirements, lack of user involvement, lack of resources, unrealistic expectations, lack of executive support, changing requirements/specifications, lack of planning, lack of IT management, and technical illiteracy are among the top ten project failures.
Top five factors in successful projects
- Top factors in successful projects are: user involvement, executive management support, clear statement of requirements, proper planning, and realistic expectations.
Stakeholder Management (Overview)
- Definitions and considerations for different levels of stakeholders, stakeholder management plan, analyzing stakeholder impact, stakeholder engagement, and addressing stakeholder challenges.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Awareness of potential stakeholder impacts. Different stakeholders react in different ways, including being unaware, resistant, neutral, supportive, or leading in their reactions to the project.
Challenges with Stakeholders
- Common challenges relating to stakeholder engagement, including: distractions related to too many ongoing projects, a global workforce, cultural differences, resistance to change in the VUCA world, and clarity on stakeholder and project roles & impact.
Hints & Tips for Starting a Project and Managing Stakeholders
- Practical advice for initial stakeholder management, and how to adapt throughout the project life cycle.
Scope definition & Management
- Scope is defined by the output and deliverables of the project; important elements include the business needs, collection of data, define scope, validate it, and control scope.
Validation of Scope
- Scope validation involves the formalization of acceptance criteria for the complete project scope.
Control of Scope
- Scope Control focuses on managing changes to the project scope, procedures and steps for formal (RfC, scope change procedure) and informal scope control (creep or goldplating) are discussed.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- A breakdown structure of all parts of a project. It gives a list of the deliverables and workpackages for the project.
WBS Dictionary
- Documents that provide detailed deliverable and scheduling information about each WBS component.Â
Agile: 4 Values & 12 Principles
- Agile Manifesto, and principles for agile product development are highlighted.
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Test your knowledge on stakeholder engagement strategies and the importance of early consultations in project management. This quiz will cover techniques for effective communication, the role of requirements traceability, and common challenges faced when managing multiple stakeholders.
