intro to PM session 2, 3, and 4

what are the two key process groups?

planning and executing

process groups - Planning

PMP, activity recourse requirements, EEFs - enterprise environmental factors, OPAs - organizational process assets

process groups - executing

Acquire project team, develop project team, manage project team

process groups - tools and techniques

org chart, position descriptions, networking/recruiting, Output - HR mgmt plan

cost elements

design, construction, owner management cost, owner procurement cost, operations, maintenance, insurances, staffing

Top down estimating techniques

parametric, weighted estimates, equipment factored, percent of construction costs (the best data you have is your own)

Work breakdown structure

a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables

WBS on scope

the WBS organizes and defines the total scope of the project, and represents the work specified in the current approved project scope statement

the 5-stage team development model

forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

5-stage team development model - forming

meet and learn roles and responsibilities (bonding, development, trust)

5-stage team development model - storming

start project work, technical decisions, and PM approach (increase tension as ppl form different opinions and objectives)

5-stage team development model - norming

close relationships develop and group demonstrates cohesiveness (common set of expectations)

5-stage team development model - performing

teams operating structure is fully functional and accepted and now are accomplishing project goals

5-stage team development model - adjourning

disband and complete the project

Stakeholders

High power, low interest = keep satisfied, high power, high interest = manage closely, lower power low interest = monitor, low power high interest = keep informed