PM Methodologies
What are the three main project methodologies that we've discussed in class?
Waterfall, Agile, Lean
Project selection processes can take two different forms. What are the two different forms?
Qualitative and quantitative
Who has direct responsibility for ensuring that a project is on time, on budget, and on scope?
The project manager
What is the term for the deliverables that are required of the project and the work to develop those deliverables?
Scope
What date is Hallowe'en?
October 31
This methodology focuses on step-by-step phases that must completed in a linear fashion until project completion?
Waterfall
Name one type of a scoring model used in project selection
What department is responsible for overseeing a group of related projects?
The Program Management Office
What are the five "traditional" phases of project management?
Initiation
Planning
Execution/implementation
Monitoring and control
Closing
What is Hallowe'en called in Mexico?
Day of the Dead
Which two project methodologies focus on customer input and feedback throughout the project management process?
Name one type of cost-benefit analysis methods that can be used in project selection.
This acts as a central hub for project management within an organization
Project Management Office
What are the three main interdependent areas of focus in project management?
Scope, time, cost
What do you call a carved Hallowe'en pumpkin?
A jack o'lantern
Which project methodology focuses on the elimination of waste?
Agile
A fundamental financial metric used in project selection to evaluate the financial attractiveness and potential profitability of an investment or project.
Return on Investmennt (ROI)
This department oversees the entire suite of collective projects and programs across the organization
Portfolio Management Office
This is the term for when your scope gets bigger than originally planned and causes project delays, resource allocation issues, and budgeting problems.
Scope creep
What is the name of the Hallowe'en movie that includes a superstitious day of the year?
Friday the 13th
Which project methodology is best if you are implementing a project and you are not clear on what the requirements are?
Agile
This defines the big picture of how the project may benefit the company's goals and vision.
Strategic project management
Which department(s) are responsible for managing risk within projects?
All departments
This involves the frameworks, policies, and processes established to ensure projects are effectively planned, executed, monitored, and controlled
Project governance
Hallowe'en is a shortened version of the Catholic term for October 31.
All hallows eve