A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.
Project
The ability of a process or product to satisfy both stated and implied needs.
Quality
Activities performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project.
Initiating
Persons or organizations who are actively involved in the project.
Stakeholders
Group members are engaged in active acknowledgement of all members' contribution.
Norming
Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a project.
Project Management
The knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes of those working on the project.
Human Resources
Activities performed in order to establish the total scope of the project and define the objectives.
Planning
Technique of systematically gathering and analyzing information to determine whose interests should be taken into account.
Stakeholder Analysis
At this stage, the group is the most productive.
Performing
Defines the boundaries of the project and what is outside those boundaries.
Scope
Two-way process of reaching mutual understanding.
Communication
Activities performed to carry out and complete the work as defined in the project management plan.
Executing
Information that should be sought from groups or individuals with specialized training.
Expert Judgement
Group members rely on safe, patterned behavior and look to the group leader for guidance and direction.
Forming
Establishes a timeline for completion of the project.
Time
A threat of damage, liability, loss, or other negative occurrence.
Risk
Activities performed to track, review, and regulate the execution of the project.
Monitoring and Controlling
A formal or informal approach to discover information from stakeholders by talking to them directly.
Interview
Interpersonal skills are characterized by competition and conflict.
Storming
The amount of money that is required to complete the project successfully.
Cost
The way businesses and organizations purchase or obtain goods or services.
Procurement
Activities performed to finalize the project.
Closing
A business model that believes people in teams work better together than individuals working alone.
Team Concept
The disengagement of relationships between team members and a short period of recognition for the team's achievements.
Adjourning