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2. 1 How do you define a project? • As per the PMI’s PMBOK 6th edition, a project is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product, service, or result. The transient nature of projects indicates that a project has a definite beginning and end • Projects can be simple or complex and may be managed by a single person or a group • Projects are often broken into small tasks to utilize team strengths and increase productivity

3. 2 What is a project charter? • Project charter is a short document that explains the entire project. • It includes the project's objectives, how they will be carried out, the stakeholders, identification of risks, advantages of the project, and the budget • Project charter plays an integral role in planning the project, as a plan is used in all the phases of the project life cycle.

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5. 3 What is meant by the scope of the project? • Project scope is an essential part of project planning that helps determine the list of specific project goals or deliverables • It helps in the identification of the features, functions, and tasks that a project should fulfill Checking feasibility

6. 3 What is meant by the scope of the project? • Project scope is an essential part of project planning that helps determine the list of specific project goals or deliverables • It helps in the identification of the features, functions, and tasks that a project should fulfill • Project scope further includes the documentation of project milestones and milestone deliverables • It provides everything that is to be achieved by the project Measuring worth

7. 4 • What is project life cycle? Monitoring 5 Planning The project life cycle involves series of stages / phases that a project undergoes from the time it begins to the time it is delivered. There are five phases in a project life cycle 4 3 Closure Initiation Execution 1 2

8. 4 • What is project life cycle? Monitoring 5 Planning The project life cycle involves series of stages / phases that a project undergoes from the time it begins to the time it is delivered. There are five phases in a project life cycle 4 3 During the initiation phase, the creation of project charter, the appointment of a project manager, and identification of key stakeholders will be made. This can be the initiation of the project as a whole or a stage/phase Closure Initiation Execution 1 2

9. 4 • What is project life cycle? Monitoring 5 Planning The project life cycle involves series of stages / phases that a project undergoes from the time it begins to the time it is delivered. There are five phases in a project life cycle 4 3 The Planning phase involves the processes for creating the plan for achieving the project’s objectives Closure Initiation Execution 1 2

10. 4 • What is project life cycle? Monitoring 5 Planning The project life cycle involves series of stages / phases that a project undergoes from the time it begins to the time it is delivered. There are five phases in a project life cycle 4 3 Closure Initiation Execution 1 2 The Executing process group involves the project management processes for identification; allocation & management of resources required for executing the project deliverables

11. 4 • What is project life cycle? Monitoring 5 Planning The project life cycle involves series of stages / phases that a project undergoes from the time it begins to the time it is delivered. There are five phases in a project life cycle 4 3 Closure Initiation Execution 1 2 The Monitoring & Controlling phase involves the Project Manager to monitor and control the project

12. 4 • What is project life cycle? Monitoring 5 Planning The project life cycle involves series of stages / phases that a project undergoes from the time it begins to the time it is delivered. There are five phases in a project life cycle 4 3 Closure Initiation Execution 1 2 The closing phase involves the process required for formally closing the project, where everything, including what went wrong and what went right all through the project is summed up

13. 5 • What is the importance of process groups? Process groups are a set of processes that apply to various stages of a project. Each of the methods has a defined set of inputs and produce defined outputs by using a set of tools and techniques on the input 1 The Initiation process group involves the processes needed to initiate the project, developing the project charter, and identifying the stakeholders. The project charter will be handed over to the project manager, and formal declaration of appointment of project manager will be done

14. 5 • What is the importance of process groups? Process groups are a set of processes that apply to various stages of a project. Each of the methods has a defined set of inputs and produce defined outputs by using a set of tools and techniques on the input 2 The Planning process group defines the project's detailed plan, which involves the planning for scope, time, cost, quality, resource, risk, procurement, stakeholder, communication, and integration of all these subsidiary plans

15. 5 • What is the importance of process groups? Process groups are a set of processes that apply to various stages of a project. Each of the methods has a defined set of inputs and produce defined outputs by using a set of tools and techniques on the input 3 The Execution process group involves the processes to direct and manage the project works. The team’s active involvement is seen, performing their tasks to execute the project works

16. 5 • What is the importance of process groups? Process groups are a set of processes that apply to various stages of a project. Each of the methods has a defined set of inputs and produce defined outputs by using a set of tools and techniques on the input 4 The Monitoring and Controlling process group refers to tracking and reviewing the progress and performance of the project. The process of Monitoring and Controlling is continually performed throughout the project life cycle

17. 5 • What is the importance of process groups? Process groups are a set of processes that apply to various stages of a project. Each of the methods has a defined set of inputs and produce defined outputs by using a set of tools and techniques on the input 5 The Closing process group involves assembling a report of all the procedures throughout the project life cycle. The Closing process group marks the formal closure of the project & completion of its deliverables

18. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are:

19. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

20. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

21. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

22. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

23. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

24. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

25. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

26. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

27. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

28. 6 • Name ten knowledge areas as mentioned in the PMBOK The ten knowledge areas are: Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Schedule Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Stakeholder Management

29. 7 • Why is project planning considered as the most significant step in project lifecycle? Project Planning is crucial in a Project as it provides the baselines for project execution and sufficient validation Project Charter, Scope Project Communication Project Schedule Project Planning Project Risk Project Resource Project Quality Project Budget & cost

30. 7 • Why is project planning considered as the most significant step in project lifecycle? Project planning is considered the most significant due to the following reasons: Provides visibility Project planning ensures better visibility of project deliverables, processes & activities

31. 7 • Why is project planning considered as the most significant step in project lifecycle? Project planning is considered the most significant due to the following reasons: Increases employee satisfaction Provides visibility Project planning ensures better visibility of project deliverables, processes & activities Project planning focuses on engaging the team for greater project performance

32. 7 • Why is project planning considered as the most significant step in project lifecycle? Project planning is considered the most significant due to the following reasons: Quality Assurance & control Project planning considers & defines, the timely audits & testing to ensure accomplishing compliance and deliverables

33. 7 • Why is project planning considered as the most significant step in project lifecycle? Project planning is considered the most significant due to the following reasons: Quality Assurance & control Reduces project risk Project planning considers & defines, the timely audits & testing to ensure accomplishing compliance and deliverables Project planning helps in analysing, prioritizing and having an appropriate plan for all the risks

34. 8 • When is stakeholder analysis performed? • Stakeholder maybe anyone who is affected because of the project. Stakeholder analysis plays an important role in identifying and analyzing their needs

35. 8 • When is stakeholder analysis performed? • Stakeholder maybe anyone who is affected because of the project. Stakeholder analysis plays an important role in identifying and analyzing their needs • The analysis is generally performed whenever there is a need for any clarification over quantitative and qualitative data

36. 8 • When is stakeholder analysis performed? • Stakeholder maybe anyone who is affected because of the project. Stakeholder analysis plays an important role in identifying and analyzing their needs • The analysis is generally performed whenever there is a need for any clarification over quantitative and qualitative data. • The clarification helps in understanding the interests of the stakeholder, which plays a vital role in the success of the project

37. 9 What is the role of a stakeholder in project management? Stakeholders refer to any organization or entity that can have any positive or negative effect because of the project Because their interests are the most important, their positive impacts need to be kept in mind. In contrast, any adverse effects need to be minimized while planning or executing any activity during a project.

38. project management tool to calculate expenditures and distribute well the tasks along 10 What are some essential features to keep in mind while choosing a project management tool? • Let’s have a look at some essential features required in project management tools: • Risk management: A great project management tool should be able to assist with identifying and managing risks • Native mobile app: A mobile application would make it easier track to tasks, milestones, and deadlines

39. project management tool to calculate expenditures and distribute well the tasks along 10 What are some essential features to keep in mind while choosing a project management tool? • Dependencies, Milestones, and Critical Path: The tool needs to have a function to define all the development stages of a project, providing task dependencies. Milestones can also be set to mark specific points in the project, to ensure it’s moving in the right direction • Effective time tracking: This feature would improve how the plan works, proving greater accuracy and precision

40. project management tool to calculate expenditures and distribute well the tasks along 10 What are some essential features to keep in mind while choosing a project management tool? • Third party integration: The tool must be able to take and share data with other applications. The tool must check on the possibility of integrating with popular apps like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. • Agile workflow system: This function would be able to increase flexibility and transparency and help teens to be more productive

41. project management tool to calculate expenditures and distribute well the tasks along 10 What are some essential features to keep in mind while choosing a project management tool? • Boards to manage projects: This feature would ensure a steady flow of tasks sequentially, speeding up task delivery • Ease of use: The tool must have a minimalistic design with a simple drag-drop interface. It should provide easy functionality and smooth maintenance and support

42. project management tool to calculate expenditures and distribute well the tasks along 10 What are some essential features to keep in mind while choosing a project management tool? • Customizable workflows: The tool should be able to adapt to a unique process to track work progression • Resource management: A resource management function in the tool would be able to calculate expenditures and distribute them among tasks

43. project management tool to calculate expenditures and distribute well the tasks along 10 What are some essential features to keep in mind while choosing a project management tool? • Collaborate easily: The tool should enable users to share documents, files, status, timelines, and tasks with ease and quickly with many people • Delegate tasks easily: The tool should be able to delegate tasks, assign roles and ensure they have access to the right information

44. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Definition

45. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Managers

46. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Management

47. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Monitoring

48. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Planning

49. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Scope

50. What do you think is the difference between projects, programs, and a portfolio? 11 What do you think is the difference between projects, programs and a portfolio? Success