Vocab
Guide is the standard for managing most projects most of the time across many types of industries.
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
which are the activities performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project.
Initiating
Skills used by a person to interact with others properly.
Interpersonal
When a group of people have just came together for the first time.
Forming
is an enterprise environmental factor which can affect the availability of resources and influence how projects are conducted.
Organizational Structure
the person assigned by the performing organization to achieve the project activities.
Project Manager
which are the activities performed in order to establish the total scope of the project, define and refine the objectives, and develop the course of action that will be followed to achieve the objectives.
Planning
a collection of projects or programs and other work that are grouped together to facilitate effective management of that work to meet strategic business objectives.
Portfolio Management
When a group of people are arguing because they cannot agree on something
Storming
Sam is coordinating all activities related to prom to make sure everything is ready by the scheduled date. She is best described as which one of the following?
Procurement Manager
This refers to what the project manager knows about project management.
Knowledge
which are the activities performed to carry out and complete the work as defined in the project management plan.
Executing
a group of related projects managed in a coordinate way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.
Program Management
When a group of people are actively working on a project or task
Performing
Kayla and Sam would like to create a community garden. They are discussing the size, location and resources available for the project. This is an example of which core function in project management:
Scope
This refers to what the project manager is able to do or accomplish while applying project management knowledge.
Performance
which are the activities performed to track, review, and regulate the execution of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required; and initiate corresponding changes.
Monitoring & Controlling
is an organizational body or entity assigned various responsibilities related to the centralized and coordinated management of those projects under its domain.
Program Management Office
Accepting other viewpoints
Norming
Kayla and Sam would like to create a community garden it the spring of the following year. They are creating a timeline to determine when each part of the garden should be completed. This is an example of which core function in project management:
Time
This refers to how the project manager behaves when performing the project or related activity.
Personal
which are the activities performed to finalize the project – to bring it to a conclusion and to meet contractual obligations.
Closing
are an organizational function performing the ongoing execution of activities that produce the same product or provide a repetitive service
Operations Management
Working towards the main goal
Adjourning
Kayla and Sam would like to create a community garden to feed 50 families. The need $200 to get the project started and they already have a $50 donation. This is an example of which core function in project management:
Cost