...Expert Reference Series of White Papers Tips and Techniques to ® Pass the PMP Exam 1-800-COURSESwww.globalknowledge.com Tips and Techniques to Pass the PMP® Exam Dan Stober, PMP Introduction Passing the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam can seem like a daunting task when project managers first decide to take the leap. Just like a project management plan, if you carefully map out your study plan, you will be successful. You must understand several key concepts, be intimately familiar with the five process groups and ten knowledge areas, understand project management terminology, and learn to think like PMI. It is also important to set study goals, create a schedule for success, and commit fully to passing the exam in order to obtain your PMP® credential. Following the best practices outlined here can put you on the road to certification and will have you prepared for your PMP® Boot Camp. Everything that you need to understand prior to Boot Camp is listed here. Terminology There is a large volume of terminology associated with project management, but there are some key terms that you must be aware of as you are preparing for your exam. Learning these terms before your PMP® Boot Camp will have you ahead of the game and not playing catch-up (these definitions are not taken word for word from the PMBOK Guide®, 5th Edition): Analogous Estimating: Estimating based on a previous, similar activity or project. Think of it as making...
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...Phase 2 DB 1 MPM210-1404A-06 Project Management Overview Oct 15, 2014 Dr. G. Whenever something has to be accomplished or a project started, most people start thinking before they begin the project with an idea of how they are going to accomplish it. This can vary from the easiest ways to do it to the more complicated ways to how much it is going to cost. Whoever is paying for the endeavor is usually the one that comes up with the idea of what is to be done and a little about how it is going to be accomplished. In the project management world; this person would be called the sponsor and the person accomplishing the actual project details or making it happen would be the project manager. Here I will look at what is detailed in the project charter from the sponsor and the scope statement for the project manager. The project charter is very important because it details certain things for the project manager. The first thing it does is that it formally authorizes the work to be accomplished and gives the project his or her authority to do their job. The project charter will also describe the business need for the project and its expectations or results needed. This charter is usually written outside of the project manager team who can make sure the needs of the project are available for the project manager. Along with the charter, it may also include key assumptions or constraints that could affect the project schedule, budget or quality. It may also contain target...
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...tables in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) Fifth Edition is the “Project Management Process Groups and Knowledge Areas Mapping” matrix, found in Table 3-1 on page 61. This table maps the 47 processes of project management to their corresponding Knowledge Area, as well as to their corresponding Process Group. At first glance, the table seems quite complicated, so let’s break it down and uncover why a solid understanding of the relationships between processes, Process Groups, and Knowledge Areas is important to anyone preparing to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® exam. It’s so important, in fact, that we suggest you memorize this matrix and the relationships it calls out. Memorizing the table will prove to be a valuable asset to you during your PMP Exam. What is a “Process” – 47 processes of project management? Let’s start with the building blocks of the matrix - what is a process? At its most basic level, a process is simply a way of transforming an input into an output using proven tools and techniques. The PMBOK® Guide defines a process as “a set of interrelated actions and activities performed to achieve a specified set of products, results, or services.” Good processes-based on sound principles and proven practices-are extremely important for a project’s success. Processes, like a roadmap, keep the project going in the right direction; they can also help minimize confusion and uncertainty...
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...Project Management & Path Forward Certifications 7/31/2016 1:13 PM 1 Ground Rules for the Workshop/Session 7. Ask questions to understand better, not to challenge 1. Switch off mobiles 2. Listen deeply 3. Silence is noninvolvement 7/31/2016 1:13 PM 6. We are all learners (facilitators included) 4. Discussions remain within the walls 2 Lean SixSigma 5. Give everyone an equal opportunity to speak Introduction • Please let us know • Your name • Which function/department you serve currently • Total Years of Project Management Experience • Something unique about you which people do not know 7/31/2016 1:13 PM 3 Agenda • Session 1 • Context Setting • Project Overview and Relevance • Project Life Cycle • Project Process Groups • Project Knowledge Areas • Session 2 • Case study and Current reality • Path Forward PMI Certifications India Economic Survey Economic Survey 2013-14 5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects are delayed Economic Survey 2014-15 8.8 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects are delayed . (Likely impact 2% GDP in India) 7/31/2016 1:13 PM 5 Projects & Operations: • Projects are temporary and unique • “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service or results.” • temporary - definite beginning and end • unique - different in some distinguishing characteristic • Operations are ongoing & repetitive and Sustenance 7/31/2016 1:13 PM 6 Constraints of a Project Triangular constraints of a project:...
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...SDSU GE/OM 569 Project Management 3 April 2013 Where are we now? PMBOK – 5th Edition (2013) 1 Executing, Monitoring & Controlling Executing Process group consists of those processes performed to complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project specifications. Results may require planning updates & rebaselining Large portion of budget is expended performing the execution process group 3 Executing, Monitoring & Controlling… The Monitoring & Controlling process group consists of those processes required to track, review & orchestrate the progress & performance of the project, identifying any areas in which changes to the plan are required and initiate the corresponding changes. What work does it monitor & control? Product work Project work 4 2 Executing, Monitoring & Controlling 5 Executing, Monitoring & Controlling 6 3 The Project is Up and Running: Now What? You want what? When! I have jury duty! The software doesn’t do that? That is not what I want! We have to be done by….! The software (critical) will be late! Why not add this?! You never asked for that?!? Just have your team do it! 7 Validate Scope 8 4 Validate Scope Validate Scope is the process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables. It includes… Reviewing deliverables with the customer or sponsor to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, and Obtaining their...
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...Guide Head First PMP Project Management What will you learn from this book? Head First PMP offers complete coverage of The PMBOK® Guide principles in a way that’s engaging, not tedious. This book helps you prepare for the certification exam with a unique method that goes beyond answers to specific questions and makes you think about the big picture of project management. By putting project management concepts into context, you will be able to understand, remember, and apply them—not just on the exam, but on the job. Information about your company WEAK MATRIX BALANCED MATRIX STRONG MATRIX Projectized Pick up tips about the PMP Exam in the Question Clinic. Matrix Organizations Customer or company needs Develop Project Charter Learn the inputs to every PMP process, and what that process outputs. Scope Carol Steuer, PMP, PMBOK® Guide, Third Edition Leadership Team Quality Cost Time Project Charter Why does this book look so different? Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, Head First PMP employs a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. US $49.99 Jack Dahlgren, Project Management Consultant CAN $64.99 www.oreilly.com hf_pmp_mech.indd 1 “Head First PMP attempts to educate potential project managers instead of being a mere ‘how to pass the PMP exam’ book...this is truly something that sets it apart.” Head First H d Head First PMP Functional “This...
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...Solutions to Accompany Information Technology Project Management, Third Edition ISBN 0-619-159847 Course Technology MIS Series Companion Web Site: www.course.com/mis/schwalbe Kathy Schwalbe, Ph.D., PMP Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 1 CHAPTER 2 3 CHAPTER 3 7 CHAPTER 4 9 CHAPTER 5 13 CHAPTER 6 18 CHAPTER 7 22 CHAPTER 8 27 CHAPTER 9 31 CHAPTER 10 35 CHAPTER 11 38 CHAPTER 12 41 APPENDIX A 44 APPENDIX B 49 APPENDIX C 51 List of solution files available with the Instructor Resource material: CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Project Management Discussion Questions 1. Why is there a new or renewed interest in the field of project management? More and more projects are being done by a variety of organizations. The projects are more complex and often involve the use of new technologies. Organizations are struggling to find better ways to manage their projects. 2. What is a project? How is it different from what most people do in their day-to-day jobs? A project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service” (PMBOK( Guide, 2000, p. 4). Projects are different from day-to-day activities primarily because they have focused goals and definite beginning and ending dates. 3. What is project management? Briefly describe the project management framework. Project management is “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet project requirements” (PMBOK( Guide, 2000, p. 6). The project...
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...Solutions to Accompany Information Technology Project Management, Seventh Edition ISBN-10: 1133526853 ISBN-13: 978-1133526858 Course Technology MIS Series Kathy Schwalbe, Ph.D., PMP Created November 27, 2012 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 2 CHAPTER 2 4 CHAPTER 3 6 CHAPTER 4 7 CHAPTER 5 14 CHAPTER 6 20 CHAPTER 7 25 CHAPTER 8 30 CHAPTER 9 33 CHAPTER 10 36 CHAPTER 11 38 CHAPTER 12 41 CHAPTER 13 43 APPENDIX A 44 APPENDIX B 49 APPENDIX C 50 List of solution files available and referenced in this document, in alphabetical order: CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Project Management DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why is there a new or renewed interest in the field of project management? More and more projects are being done by a variety of organizations. The projects are more complex and often involve the use of new technologies. Organizations are struggling to find better ways to manage their projects. 2. What is a project, and what are its main attributes? How is a project different from what most people do in their day-to-day jobs? What is the triple constraint? What other factors affect a project? A project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result” (PMBOK Guide, 2012). In addition to being temporary and unique, other attributes of projects are that they are developed using progressive elaboration, require resources from various areas, should have a primary customer or sponsor, and...
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...Cover sheet Lessons Learned Report London Ambulance Service CONTENTS 1. Overview .........................................................................................................4 2. Management and Quality Processes ...............................................................5 3. Abnormal Events Causing Deviation............................................................. 7 4. Assessment of Specialist Methods and Tools................................................ 8 5. Project Issues and Results........................ ...................................................... 9 6. Product Estimates and Actuals ..................................................................... 10 7. Recommends for improvement of the project management method ............ 10 8. Quality Review Effectiveness........................................................................ 11 9. Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 10. Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 1. Overview A lessons learned report defines the lessons that were learned from the project. Traditionally held during project close off but can also be done at any stage of the project’s life cycle. The purpose of the lesson learned is to use the knowledge derived from the experience: * Promote recurrence of desirable outcomes * Avoid recurrence of undesirable outcomes ...
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...benefit, not for distribution, sale, or reproduction. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® guide). -- Fifth edition. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-935589-67-9 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Project management. I. Project Management Institute. II. Title: PMBOK guide. HD69.P75G845 2013 658.4’04--dc23 2012046112 ISBN: 978-1-935589-67-9 Published by: Project Management Institute, Inc. 14 Campus Boulevard Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073-3299 USA Phone: +610-356-4600 Fax: +610-356-4647 Email: customercare@pmi.org Internet: www.PMI.org ©2013 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. “PMI”, the PMI logo, “PMP”, the PMP logo, “PMBOK”, “PgMP”, “Project Management Journal”, “PM Network”, and the PMI Today logo are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. The Quarter Globe Design is a trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. For a comprehensive list of PMI marks, contact the PMI Legal Department. PMI Publications welcomes corrections and comments on its books. Please feel free to send comments on typographical, formatting, or other errors. Simply make a copy of the relevant page of the book, mark the error, and send it to: Book Editor, PMI Publications, 14 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA. To inquire about discounts for resale or educational purposes, please contact the PMI Book Service Center. PMI Book...
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...“Inappropriate genetic testing can threaten individual autonomy, privacy, and confidentiality and lead to various types of genetic stigmatization and discrimination without any commensurate benefit for the individual tested,” (Brandt; Rauf, 2004). When Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) tested their employees without the employees knowing about it, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stepped in and cited that BNSF violated the employee’s equal rights through discrimination and the employee’s rights of privacy. These actions “raise serious concerns that such testing could pose a significant threat to workers' privacy, autonomy, and dignity. Thus, defining the ethically, legally, and socially appropriate and inappropriate uses of genetic testing in the workplace,” (DEHS, 2001) presents a major breach in a workers legal right to privacy. One hundred and twenty-five BNSF employees filed on-the-job injury claims citing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) for “years of repetitive activity such as wielding a wrench or operating a jackhammer,” (Lehrer, 2001; UNK, 2001). While investigating these claims, BNSF medical doctor required further testing of 20 employees (UNK, 2001). The medical company pulled blood for genetic testing without telling the BNSF employees what kind of test that they were performing, (Mahanna, 2001; Schafer, 2001; BNSF, 2002; Lehrer, 2001; Lewin, 2002). One employee refused to submit to the tests and BNSF threatened to terminate his job (Lewin;...
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...Principles of Project Management Course Outline Volume I About the Microsoft Project Screens .........................................................................iv Segment 1. The Background of Project Management (Includes PMBOK® Guide Chapter 1 & 2) ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Introductions, course materials, housekeeping & homework Definition, examples and characteristics of projects About Project Management Institute & other PM organizations Projects and emerging industries Programs & portfolios and project management office Environmental enterprise factors and organizational process assets Project & product life cycles Stakeholders Organizational structures & influences Segment 1 questions......................................................................... 22 Segment 2. The Gospel According to PMBOK® Guide (Includes PMBOK® Guide Chapter 3) ........................................................................................................... 27 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.1 PMBOK® Guide Organization Initiation processes Planning processes Execution processes Monitoring & controlling processes Closing processes Course Guide Exercise: Memorize the process matrix ............................................... 46 Project Assessment 3.1.1 Benefit Measurement Methods 3.1.1.1 Life Cycle Costing & Net Present Value 3.1.1.2 Internal Rate of Return...
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...Now the perfect companion for anyone sitting the PMI’s PMBOK exams THE DEFINITIVE 2ND EDITION PROJECT MANAGEMENT THE FAST TRACK TO GETTING THE SEBASTIAN NOKES AND SEAN KELLY GUIDE TO JOB DONE ON TIME AND ON BUDGET the definitive guide to project management In an increasingly competitive world, we believe it’s quality of thinking that gives you the edge – an idea that opens new doors, a technique that solves a problem, or an insight that simply makes sense of it all. The more you know, the smarter and faster you can go. That’s why we work with the best minds in business and finance to bring cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of leading imprints, including Financial Times Prentice Hall, we create world-class print publications and electronic products bringing our readers knowledge, skills and understanding, which can be applied whether studying or at work. To find out more about Pearson Education publications, or tell us about the books you’d like to find, you can visit us at www.pearsoned.co.uk the definitive guide to project management the fast track to getting the job done on time and on budget Second Edition SEBASTIAN NOKES AND SEAN KELLY PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED Edinburgh Gate Harlow CM20 2JE United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)1279 623623 Fax: +44(0)1279 431059 Website: www.pearsoned.co.uk First published 2003 Second edition published in Great Britain 2007 © Aldersgate Partners LLP 2003 © Casnus Limited...
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...CASE: CORWIN CORPORATION Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 2. INTRODUCTION 4 3. PROBLEM STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION OF PROBLEMS 5 3.2 DISCUSSION OF PROBLEMS 5 3.2.1. POOR PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS 5 3.2.2. NO DETAILED SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS 6 3.2.3. LACK OF TOP OR SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 6 3.2.4. LATE INVOLVEMET OF MIDDLE OR FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT 7 3.2.5. POOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS 8 4. PROPOSED SOLUTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS OF SOLUTIONS 9 4.1. PROPOSED SOLUTIONS 9 4.2. DISCUSSION OF SOLUTIONS 9 4.2.1. EFFECTIVE PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS 9 4.2.2. DETAILED SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS 10 4.2.3. TOP OR SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 11 4.2.4. EARLY INVOLVEMENT OF MIDDLE OR FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT 13 4.2.5. EFFICIENT CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS 13 5. CONCLUSIONS 15 6. RECOMMENDATIONS 16 6.1. EFFECTIVE PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS 16 6.2. DETAILED SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS 16 6.3. TOP OR SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 17 Top management support should always be there in an organisation to provide sufficient executive level support and make management decision. Tough the other members on the management level are not available; the business should be able to continue without showing any gap. Therefore, Corwin needs to do the following: 17 6.4. EARLY INVOLVEMENT OF MIDDLE OR FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT 18 6.5. EFFICIENT CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS 18 Corwin Corporation must put in place an efficient change management process that will address all the scope changes. 18 PMBOK (2008:93), the Perform Integrated...
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...FRANK WOOD’S business accounting TENTH EDITION 1 FRANK WOOD & ALAN SANGSTER Additional student support at www.pearsoned.co.uk/wood FRANK WOOD’S business accounting 1 Visit the Business Accounting, tenth edition Companion Website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/wood to find valuable student learning material including: l l l l l l Learning objectives for each chapter Multiple choice questions to help test your learning Review questions and answers Links to relevant sites on the web Searchable online glossary Flashcards to test your knowledge of key terms and definitions Frank Wood 1926–2000 FRANK WOOD’S business accounting TENTH EDITION 1 FRANK WOOD BSc (Econ), FCA and ALAN SANGSTER BA, MSc, Cert TESOL, CA Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE and Associated Companies throughout the world. Visit us on the World Wide Web at www.pearsoned.co.uk First edition published in 1967 Second edition published under the Longman imprint in 1972 Third edition published in 1979 Fourth edition published in 1984 Fifth edition published in 1989 Sixth edition published in 1993 Seventh edition published in 1996 Eighth edition published under the Financial Times Pitman Publishing imprint in 1999 Ninth edition published in 2002 Tenth edition published 2005 © Frank Wood 1967 © Longman Group UK Limited 1972, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1993 © Pearson Professional Limited 1996 © Financial Times Professional Limited 1999 © Pearson Education Limited...
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