PM Methodology
The project management methodology that Vanguard uses today.
What is Agile
A visual used to display and track tasks over time.
What is a Gantt Chart?
This phase is typically when scope and budget is determined.
What is Definition and Planning?
This critical PM skill enables effective multi-tasking and efficient completion of tasks.
What is Time Management?
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Who is Mr. Snuffleupagus?
This process enables a small, cross functional, self managing team to deliver fast.
What is Scrum?
This is used to document critical steps in any complicated process and provide users the best most efficient way to complete the task.
What is Standard Work?
This phase is when a post mortem is conducted and the transition to BAU occurs.
What is the Project Close?
Someone with this skill demonstrates the ability to use innovative approaches without fear of experimentation.
What is creative and innovative thinking?
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What is TAB?
This allows for streamlining and eliminating waste to deliver more with less.
What is Lean?
This platform is often used to manage IT delivery and is the focal point in scrum sessions to ensure progress is made and impediments are surfaced.
What is JIRA?
This phase is when we begin tracking progress and delivery begins.
What is Launch and Execution?
Ability to challenge status quo or requests that do not align to project/business scope using a logical/strategic approach in response.
What is Assertive using data and thoughtful approach? (persuasion)
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This methodology involves planning projects fully, then executing through phases.
What is Waterfall?
This document is used to provide a high level view of a project including things such as the purpose, goals, key deliverables, stakeholders, and risks.
What is a Project Charter?
What is Conception and Initiation?
This skill enables someone to effectively plan the implementation and it's effect on the end users.
What is Change Management?
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This improves speed and quality of delivery by increasing visibility of work in progress and limiting multi-tasking.
What is Kanban?
This software is used for documenting process maps and is particularly helpful in complicated processes with multiple owners or contributors.
What is Visio?
This phase is when validation of delivery and adjustments are often made.
What is Performance and Control?
The ability to optimize process efficiency, reduce waste and increase quality for the request/solution/end product between related functions.
What is Strong Collaboration Across Business Lines?
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