List And Describe Five Types Of Project Stakeholder

Five types of stakeholders are: 1-Individuals and groups performing the works which are represented in the PM and the project team. PM is the owner of the PMP, responsible for managing the project, delivering the products, directing and leading the project team, dealing with the sponsor, and protecting the baselines of the project from uncontrolled […]

Main Purpose Of Business Case Plus 4 Key Areas Covered

Main purpose for the BC is justifying the need for the project against three vital things Cost, Benefits and Risks. BC includes studied options and identifies the preferred option which will form the project. BC enables Organisations to decide the viability of the project and take the go or no-go decision. BC is a vital […]

List/Describe 5 Ways Project Managers Can Resolve Conflict

Actions project manager can take to resolve conflict are: Avoiding the conflict. Accommodating. Competing. Collaborating  Compromising 1-Avoiding conflict means ignoring the conflict or intentionally paying no attention to it. The PM is neither assertive or cooperative with the other person. It is one action that PM can take to deal with unimportant matters that will […]

Explain The Importance Of Robust Requirements And 4 Steps

Following robust requirement management process gives confidence to the stakeholders that their requirements are understood and their needs and expectations will be met within the final product. Requirements management is a key process that should be carried out at the early stages of the project life cycle (definition stage) in order to avoid expensive changes […]

5 Different Types Of Review During The Project Lifecycle

Different type of review that happened during the project life cycle are: Gate Review is commissioned by the sponsoring organisations as part of their governance structure. It is carried out at the end of the Concept and definitions phases. It is important as it enables sponsors to decide the viability of the project and whether […]

Describe Communicating A Schedule To Different Stakeholders

WBS can be used to communicate Work Packages (activities) to the project team leaders. WBS identifies the works required to produce the final products / deliverables into work packages. It is important as it clarifies to the project teams the works each team will need to carry in order to contribute in producing the final […]

List And Describe Five Advantages / Disadvantage Of A Matrix

Advantages of Matrix Organisations are: Visibility of resources skills Organizational authorities to Project Manager over staff. Maintaining specialised skills Disadvantages of Matrix Organisations are: Sophisticated resources Management Conflict in Priorities One advantage for Matrix Organisations is the visibility of resources skills within the organisation and recognising their capabilities. That enables PM to carefully select his […]

List/Describe 5 Phases In Extended Lifecycle And Products

Concept Definition Development Handing over and closure Benefits Realisation Concept is the first phase in the project life cycle. It includes the development and approval of the business case. During concept stage, Initial ideas about the project are developed, different options are reviewed in order to provide solutions to the problems and opportunities for which […]

Explain Importance Of A Sponsor. Describe 4 Responsibilities

Sponsor role is important to the project since he provides leadership, develops the business case, and oversees the development of the products / deliverables along the project life cycle. Sponsor is responsible for the benefits realisation. Sponsor is usually an experienced person with wide range of relationships who can support the project team and have […]

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Explain Five Benefits Of Governance

One of the key benefits of governance is enabling the organisation to draw clear portfolio direction for the organisation which;is in alignment with the overall vision, strategy and goals decided by the Board of Directors. Governance enables the Board of Directors to decide;which projects / opportunities will be captured in order to accomplish the Organisation […]

Project Management – Do You Love It?

There are pros and cons to every job and for those who love project management, it simply has more pros than any other job role in the world. Here we look at just some of those pros. There are pros and cons to every job. There may be aspects to a role you love and […]

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Becoming A Project Manager – Key Skills

Becoming a project manager is a great career choice but it is important to identify the key skills needed to succeed.     Project management has seen a surge in newly qualified individuals fresh from training courses ready to take on the challenges the job role brings. Whereas previously project managers might have found their […]

List And Describe Five Benefits Of A Project Office.

Provides administrative support and guidance to PM. Replaces PM. Standardize approaches Provide assurance to Sponsor,Stakeholders and PM. Ensure continual improvement  Provide administrative support and guidance to PM: Project office (P.O) relieves the PM from the overburden of the administrative works. That enables PM to focus on his other responsibilities. For example P.O can take care […]

Describe Five Stages In Negotiation

1) Understanding Need for Negotiation: Both parties should agree on the need for negotiation and establish / realise that there is something to negotiate about. That is important in order to reach positive contribution from both parties, which will increase the effectiveness of the negotiation. Need for negotiation may or may not be urgent. For […]

Describe Five Stages In Information Management

Information Planning: The first stage is to prepare an information management plan, which set out how information will be controlled as part of the project. Typical it will set out the responsibilities for information management, the procedures to be followed and details such as the numbering conventions for documents and drawings. This is one part […]

Explain The Importance Of Procurement Strategy

Importance of Procurement Strategy: Procurement strategy is a document which defines how a project would procure and manage services and goods. Procurement strategy is most likely considered when the project is being formulated / developed along with the business case, procurement strategy may be also component of the PMP. For example, a project for building […]

Explain Importance Of Change Control And 4 Steps In Process

Importance of Change Control Process: Change control process is applied to the overall scope in the project, scope being defined as everything the project delivers and the work required to produce the deliverables.The process is intended to make sure that project baselines (cost, time, quality and benefits) will not be subject to any changes without […]

Is A PMP Certification Right For You?

In your PM career, there are lots of different ways to upskill, including getting a PMP certification. Here we look at whether or not the PMP could be right for you. If you are looking to move ahead in your project management career, there’s no doubt opting for the PMP certification could help. But it […]