Initiation
What's the meaning of "deliverable"?
outcomes of the project
What is used to determine the flow of tasks in a project, from first to second to third, etc.
schedule
What is risk?
•Risk is the possibility of something bad happening.
•Risk represents uncertainty.
What's one question to ask during project closure?
•Did I get to where I expected to be?
•Did I get there the way I expected to?
•And are all the stakeholders happy with the outcome
and the way it was achieved?
•Were the project objectives achieved?
•Did the projects stay within budget?
•Did the team work well together?
•Were the stakeholders kept informed of the project progress?
•Was the agreed project life cycle followed?
•And were risks identified and managed effectively?
What is symbolic leadership?
Symbolic leadership is derived from the power associated with a particular role and from the accompanying role expectations.
An important difference between entrepreneurship and project management is that project management has a set ________ ___________.
time frame
What tool is used to determine tasks in the planning phase?
Work Breakdown Structure
What are the triple constraints to every project?
•The triple constraints to every project are:
1.Quality
2.Cost
3.Time
What is one reason project closure sometimes does not happen?
various answers
What are the three communication channels?
upward, lateral, direct (with team)
The application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives is called __________________.
Project management
What are the 3 key steps in the planning phase?
1.First, set the objectives.
2.Second, determine tasks that need to be performed.
3.Third, determine resources that will be required.
What are 3 types of leaders?
•Developmental leader
•Directive leader
•Passive leader
What are three ways to get feedback from your team during project closure?
•a questionnaire
•online survey
•a meeting where internal and external stakeholders can provide honest and open feedback
A risk matrix assesses risk __________ and _________.
likelihood AND impact
What does it mean for an objective to be SMART?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Define scope
Scope: the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.
What are the five key elements associated with time management of a project?
1.defining the activities
2.sequencing these activities
3.estimating the activity resources required
4.estimating the activity duration to complete
5.developing the schedule
____________ ______________ is one of the most effective ways to keep improving your skills as a project manager.
Constructive feedback
What's a step-by-step approach to risk identification?
Step 1. Complete a work breakdown structure
Step 2. Complete a schedule
Step 3. Walk through the project from start to completion, and at each step ask yourself, what could go wrong here?
Step 4. Consider and plan risk responses
Step 5. Monitor and review risks
What are four characteristics/elements of a project?
1.A definite start and end date
2.Achieves a goal or outcome
3.Provides benefit or value to the recipient
4.Requires an allocation of resources that need to be skillfully used
What four things do risks depend on?
1.The extent and duration of your project
2.The period of time between the planning and execution phases
3.The level of experience you and your team members have by undertaking similar projects
4.The maturity of the technology being used
A developmental leader is best described as an ______________ leader.
involving
What are project closure's three key elements?
1. Project wrap up
2. Evaluating project success
3. Capture lessons learned
Under the permissive leader, group productivity is likely to __________ _________________ because group members are already doing what they prefer when the leader is present.
remain unchanged