Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting"

Transcription

1 Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting A must-have compendium of essential tools and techniques by Nicolai Andler" P U B L I C I S

2 Brief contents/overview of tools 5 Application areas of each tool 8 1 Introduction Structure of this book How to use the book The target audience of this book The scope of this book : Skills and competencies for your personal development Clarification on methodologies, models, tools and techniques 21 2 The concept and application of this book Problem solving Different problem solving processes and approaches The problem solving process used in this book Categories of tools ; How to select the right tool Overview of tools (A), Where 'in' the problem solving process am 1? (B) Checklist for problem solving processes to identify required tool (C) What is the right category? (D) How to compile the shopping list (scenario for workshop, E) 34 3 Diagnosis Definition of a situation/problem Black box IS - IS NOT Helicoptering Hypothesis Stakeholder map Stakeholder analysis - Expectation management Stakeholder influence matrix 51 13

3 3.1.8 Stakeholder accordion Stakeholder swapping Context diagram tool Silo view tool Mind map Information gathering Interview (unstructured) Climate assessment (structured) Tripod (mixed) Octagon Focus groups (unstructured) Questionnaires (structured) Survey/field study - dipstick ' Direct observation (DILO = day in the life of) Delphi or expert panel...; Desk research/database research Whys " Creativity and grouping of information Brainstorming Cardstorming tool tool Nyaka (defect analysis) Bionic Attribute listing Morphological matrix Merlin technique/osborn checklist Force field Introduction to alternative creativity tools Affinity diagram tool Venn diagram Fishbone or cause-effect tool Pareto (80:20) ABC tool Ill 4 Goals and objectives setting Goal catalogue SMART goals Well-defined outcomes P statements Goal hierarchy Goal grid Charter SNAP

4 5 Analysis and synthesis Organisational analysis, ' Organisational structure Span of control.' Org structure versus process Organisational assessment Powergram Technical analysis (system, process, data, technology) Architectural decomposition view Functional decomposition Process analysis Entity relationship diagram Logical data relationship Technology and systems landscape Requirements catalogue Logical and functional system modelling Strategic analysis Value chain analysis Critical success factor (CSF) SWOT and TOWS Life cycle Forces Competitor analysis : Environmental analysis (PEST) Strategic market group Customer segmentation Strategic development Business matrix Product/market mix Strategic development options Strategy matrix Decision making (incl. evaluation, prioritisation) Introduction to decision making Decision making process steps Selection table for decision making tools Decision tree Perspectives Argument balance Cross of beliefs Polarities tool Utility analysis Nominal group tool

5 Points Cartesian coordinates Vroom Yetton Risk analysis Prioritisation matrices Project management tools Project management skills radar Expectation review tool Roadmap Gantt chart Work breakdown structure (WBS) Action steps and reviews Project management roles and responsibilities Accountability matrix (CIDA) Project structure Project communication plan Workshop guideline tool De Bono thinking hats (6 hats) Booz ball evaluation Annex A - Check Questions Check questions for a project start Check questions to define the current situation - diagnostic Check questions to define goals and objectives Check questions during an analysis Check questions during decision making Annex B - Scenarios ('Shopping Lists' of Tools) Feasibility study System development Organisational restructuring Strategy workshop Business process improvements Project definition/scope 284 Bibliography 285 Application areas of each tool (in alphabetic order)

Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting

Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting A must-have compendium of essential tools and techniques by Nicolai Andler Second revised and enlarged edition, 2011 Brief contents/overview of tools

More information

Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting. A Must-Have Compendium of Essential Tools and Techniques. 2nd Edition

Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting. A Must-Have Compendium of Essential Tools and Techniques. 2nd Edition Brochure More information from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/2218737/ Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting. A Must-Have Compendium of Essential Tools and Techniques. 2nd Edition

More information

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP ) - Practice Standard and Certification Overview

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP ) - Practice Standard and Certification Overview PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP ) - Practice Standard and Certification Overview Sante Torino PMI-RMP, IPMA Level B Head of Risk Management Major Programmes, Selex ES / Land&Naval Systems Division

More information

Quick Reference Guide Interactive PDF Project Management Processes for a Project

Quick Reference Guide Interactive PDF Project Management Processes for a Project Project Processes for a Project Click the Knowledge Area title (below and left in blue underline) to view the details of each Process Group. Project Process Groups and Knowledge Areas Mapping Project Process

More information

Continuous Improvement Toolkit

Continuous Improvement Toolkit Continuous Improvement Toolkit Mind Mapping Managing Risk PDPC Pros and Cons Importance-Urgency Mapping RACI Matrix Stakeholder Analysis FMEA RAID Logs Break-even Analysis Cost Benefit Analysis PEST PERT/CPM

More information

STARTING A PROJECT. Sergey V. Nesterov MD, PhD, PMP

STARTING A PROJECT. Sergey V. Nesterov MD, PhD, PMP STARTING A PROJECT Sergey V. Nesterov MD, PhD, PMP QUESTIONS to ask at the start 1. What is the situation? 2. What do you need to do? 3. Why do you need to do it? 4. What will you do? 5. How will you do

More information

Project Integration Management

Project Integration Management Integration Initiating ning Executing Monitoring & Controlling Closing 4.1 Develop Charter Statement Of Work Business Case 4.2 Develop 4.3 Direct and Manage Work 4.4 Monitor and Control Work 4.5 Perform

More information

Integration Mgmt / Initiating Process Group 4.1 Develop Project Charter

Integration Mgmt / Initiating Process Group 4.1 Develop Project Charter 1 Mgmt / Initiating Process Group 4.1 Develop Project Charter Project statement of work Business case Agreements Facilitation techniques Project charter 26/02/2013 18:23:36 1 2 Mgmt / Planning Process

More information

Certificate In Project Management (CIPM)

Certificate In Project Management (CIPM) Conceptualize Plan Plan & Deliver Organize Implement Control Change if Required Integrate Deliver & Closeout Knowledge Leverage Certificate In Project Management (CIPM) Course Overview The Certificate

More information

IT2404 Systems Analysis and Design (Compulsory)

IT2404 Systems Analysis and Design (Compulsory) Systems Analysis and Design (Compulsory) BIT 1 st YEAR SEMESTER 2 INTRODUCTION This is one of the 4 courses designed for Semester 1 of Bachelor of Information Technology Degree program. CREDITS: 04 LEARNING

More information

Design of Enterprise Systems

Design of Enterprise Systems Design of Enterprise Systems Theory, Architecture, and Methods Ronald E. Giachetti CRC Press Taylor &. Francis Group Boca Raton London New York CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an

More information

www.aryanengineering.com Email: info@aryanengineering.com

www.aryanengineering.com Email: info@aryanengineering.com What is PMP Certification exam? www.aryanengineering.com PMP stands for Project Management Professional certification exam. PMP, is one of the most respected and globally recognized certification is offered

More information

DMAIC PHASE REVIEW CHECKLIST

DMAIC PHASE REVIEW CHECKLIST Project Name Project Lead Champion Kick-Off Date: _mm / dd / yyyy Project CTQ & Target D-M-A-I-C: DEFINE Project Identification: Big Y linkage identified Customer(s) & Customer type identified Voice of

More information

Traceability Implementation Material. Simple Steps for Traceability

Traceability Implementation Material. Simple Steps for Traceability Traceability Material Simple Steps for Traceability Get Knowledge Analyse current conditions Diagnostic Set up the work structure and Scope Analyse needs and conditions Design Technical solutions For each

More information

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT The topics in this Body of Knowledge include additional detail in the form of subtext explanations and the cognitive level at which test questions will

More information

Formulation of Strategy

Formulation of Strategy 1 Formulation of Strategy (Article 6, III Tasks) 1 Basic Agenda A logical approach would ensure that work on formulation of strategy was not sidetracked so waste of time and effort was avoided. (1) Start

More information

Project Management Process. Prepared by Jay Knape

Project Management Process. Prepared by Jay Knape Project Management Process Prepared by Jay Knape PMI Project Project is... temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique products, service or result. UITS Project Definition For Columbus State University

More information

The 10 Knowledge Areas & ITTOs

The 10 Knowledge Areas & ITTOs This document is part of a series that explain the newly released PMBOK 5th edition. These documents provide simple explanation and summary of the book. However they do not replace the necessity of reading

More information

Develop Project Charter. Develop Project Management Plan

Develop Project Charter. Develop Project Management Plan Develop Charter Develop Charter is the process of developing documentation that formally authorizes a project or a phase. The documentation includes initial requirements that satisfy stakeholder needs

More information

Input, Output and Tools of all Processes

Input, Output and Tools of all Processes 1 CIS12-3 IT Project Management Input, Output and Tools of all Processes Marc Conrad D104 (Park Square Building) Marc.Conrad@luton.ac.uk 26/02/2013 18:22:06 Marc Conrad - University of Luton 1 2 Mgmt /

More information

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Exam Content Outline

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Exam Content Outline PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Exam Content Outline Project Management Institute PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Exam Content Outline Published by: Project Management Institute,

More information

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE Course Overview The purpose of this course is to provide education and guidance to a product manager and other product management professionals,

More information

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMP & CAPM) EXAM PREPARATION WORKSHOP

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMP & CAPM) EXAM PREPARATION WORKSHOP TSE015 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMP & CAPM) EXAM PREPARATION WORKSHOP Course Outline I. Introduction and Course Objectives A. About PMI B. PMP and CAPM

More information

Establishing Business Process Continuous Improvement Capabilities

Establishing Business Process Continuous Improvement Capabilities Establishing Business Process Continuous Improvement Capabilities Choosing the course & planning the journey Overview August 2009 Establishing continuous improvement capabilities requires top-down commitment

More information

Unit 1: Introduction to Quality Management

Unit 1: Introduction to Quality Management Unit 1: Introduction to Quality Management Definition & Dimensions of Quality Quality Control vs Quality Assurance Small-Q vs Big-Q & Evolution of Quality Movement Total Quality Management (TQM) & its

More information

Partnering for Project Success: Project Manager and Business Analyst Collaboration

Partnering for Project Success: Project Manager and Business Analyst Collaboration Partnering for Project Success: Project Manager and Business Analyst Collaboration By Barbara Carkenord, CBAP, Chris Cartwright, PMP, Robin Grace, CBAP, Larry Goldsmith, PMP, Elizabeth Larson, PMP, CBAP,

More information

http://www.io4pm.org IO4PM - International Organization for Project Management

http://www.io4pm.org IO4PM - International Organization for Project Management THE ONLY BOOK CAN SIMPLY LEARN PROJECT MANAGEMENT! Page 1 Contents ABOUT THE AUTHOR... 3 WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?... 5 ORGANIZATIONAL INFLUENCES AND PROJECT LIFECYCLE... 11 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESSES...

More information

The contact workshop is a mix of instructor lead and self paced learning, designed as per the PMBOK Fifth edition of Project Management Institute.

The contact workshop is a mix of instructor lead and self paced learning, designed as per the PMBOK Fifth edition of Project Management Institute. PMP Bootcamp workshop Duration: 4 Days - 35 PDUs GRT Consulting LLP brings you their eminent PMP Boot camp workshop to address the requirements of delegates preparing for the Project Professional (PMP

More information

Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Quality excellence to enhance your career and boost your organization s bottom line asq.org/cert The Global Voice of Quality TM Certification from ASQ is considered a mark

More information

Making project management indispensable for business results. Project Management 101

Making project management indispensable for business results. Project Management 101 Making project management indispensable for business results. Project Management 101 Donald E. Moore, MBA, PMP, President of PMI NB Kelly Barter, Chapter Manager of PMI NB AGM April 28, 2011 Topics of

More information

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Sub Code : CP7007 Sub Name: SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING Branch / Year : ME CSE / I Year

More information

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning Develop Project Tasks One of the most important parts of a project planning process is the definition of activities that will be undertaken as part of the project. Activity sequencing involves dividing

More information

A Guide To The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Significant Changes from the 3 rd edition to the 4 th edition

A Guide To The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Significant Changes from the 3 rd edition to the 4 th edition A Guide To The Project Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Significant Changes from the 3 rd edition to the 4 th edition Major Changes The adoption of the verb-noun format for process names Amplification as to Enterprise

More information

Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management (CHSCM) Competence Model. Final Version 2007

Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management (CHSCM) Competence Model. Final Version 2007 Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management (CHSCM) Competence Model Final Version 2007 Contents Competence Model Context... 3 Functional Map... 6 UNIT 1 Supply Chain Planning... 7 UNIT 2 Supply

More information

Copyright 2013 Hendry Performance Development Ltd - All Rights Reserved. Performance Management & Development

Copyright 2013 Hendry Performance Development Ltd - All Rights Reserved. Performance Management & Development Performance Management & Development Moving Into Management New or inexperienced managers and supervisors or those who have not been trained in the role Benefits & Outcomes By the end of the programme,

More information

Project Scope Management in PMBOK made easy

Project Scope Management in PMBOK made easy By Dr. TD Jainendrakumar The main objective of any project is to fulfill the scope of the project on time and within the budget. What is Project Scope? Scope refers to all the work involved in creating

More information

PROJECT AUDIT METHODOLOGY

PROJECT AUDIT METHODOLOGY PROJECT AUDIT METHODOLOGY 1 "Your career as a project manager begins here!" Content Introduction... 3 1. Definition of the project audit... 3 2. Objectives of the project audit... 3 3. Benefit of the audit

More information

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT.../.../2011 Preamble Students are expected to produce a fully functional Dissertation projects

More information

Advanced Project Management Incl. MS Projects 5 DAYS

Advanced Project Management Incl. MS Projects 5 DAYS Imsimbi Training proudly presents Advanced Project Management Incl. MS Projects 5 DAYS Imsimbi Training is a fully accredited training provider with the Services Seta, number 2147, as well as a Level 2

More information

OPERATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (USING MS PROJECT)

OPERATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (USING MS PROJECT) OPERATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (USING MS PROJECT) 3 DAY COURSE INTRODUCTION The principles of project management are generic and therefore can be applied to all projects regardless of business sector.

More information

for Information Technology

for Information Technology Lean Management Principles for Information Technology Gerhard J. Plenert CRC Press Taylor & Francis Croup Boca Raton London New York CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Croup, an Informs business

More information

2-Day Workshop Project JumpStart The Workshop Designed to Launch Projects Faster

2-Day Workshop Project JumpStart The Workshop Designed to Launch Projects Faster 2-Day Workshop Project JumpStart The Workshop Designed to Launch Projects Faster Traditional Classroom / Onsite Course No. 665 Duration: 2 days Credits: 14 PDUs / 1.4 CEUs Prerequisites Twelve hours of

More information

The Process. Improvement. Handbook. A Blueprint for Managing Change and. Increasing Organizational Performance. Tristan Boutros.

The Process. Improvement. Handbook. A Blueprint for Managing Change and. Increasing Organizational Performance. Tristan Boutros. The Process Improvement Handbook A Blueprint for Managing Change and Increasing Organizational Performance Tristan Boutros Tim Purdie Illustrations by Dustin Duffy Mc Graw Hill Education New York Chicago

More information

Sub Code: CP7007 Sub Name: SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING Branch / Year: ME CSE / I Year Staff in charge: Dr.M.Senthil Kumar

Sub Code: CP7007 Sub Name: SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING Branch / Year: ME CSE / I Year Staff in charge: Dr.M.Senthil Kumar VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Sub Code: CP7007 Sub Name: SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING Branch / Year: ME CSE / I Year Staff

More information

Metadata-Based Project Management System. A Case Study at M-Files Corporation. Iulia Adomnita

Metadata-Based Project Management System. A Case Study at M-Files Corporation. Iulia Adomnita Metadata-Based Project Management System. A Case Study at M-Files Corporation Iulia Adomnita University of Tampere School of Information Sciences Computer Science M.Sc. Thesis Supervisors: Timo Poranen,

More information

Enterprise Portfolio Management

Enterprise Portfolio Management Enterprise Portfolio Management Managing large volumes of structured data Through its powerful capabilities as a structural modeling tool, ABACUS Summary provides of whitepaper a ready-to-go Summary solution

More information

BQF Lean Certification Process

BQF Lean Certification Process BQF Lean Certification Process Overview The CI/Lean Certification process provides for four levels of BQF certification. These are: BQF CI/Lean Associate; BQF CI/Lean Practitioner; BQF CI/Lean Advanced

More information

Part 1 Overview of clinical governance 1-1 1 Clinical governance the concept 1-3

Part 1 Overview of clinical governance 1-1 1 Clinical governance the concept 1-3 Page Part 1 Overview of clinical governance 1-1 1 Clinical governance the concept 1-3 Purposes 1-3 Why clinical governance 1-3 The evolution to accountability for patient care quality and safety 1-4 The

More information

Examination SUBJECT. Version:

Examination SUBJECT. Version: SUBJET Version: 1 Which of the following statements best describes Business nalysis? Business nalysis provides the reasoning for initiating a project. Business nalysis is the strategic part of the project

More information

Project Management Concepts

Project Management Concepts Project Management Concepts Day Workshop Course PM12 PM12 - Project Management Concepts Course ID: PM12 Credits: 21 PDUs Course Duration: 3 days Course Level: Basic 3 Days 21 PDUs Course Description: In

More information

2015 2016 fashion pre-masters programme

2015 2016 fashion pre-masters programme 2015 2016 fashion pre-masters programme fashion pre-masters programme 02 1. Award Programme: Mode of delivery: 2. Entry Route: Progression to: Fashion Pre-Masters Full time Fashion Pre-Masters Master in

More information

Small Start-up Business Project Management

Small Start-up Business Project Management The PROJECT PERFECT White Paper Collection Abstract Small Start-up Business Project Management Eric Tse This article introduces how business starters can use project management to start up their small

More information

Visual Strategic Planning

Visual Strategic Planning 9909 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92131 Phone: 800-768-3729 Phone: 858-225-3300 Fax: 858-225-3390 www.smartdraw.com Visual Strategic Planning Thinking and Communicating Visually in the Strategic Planning

More information

Learning Objectives Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course

Learning Objectives Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course Learning Objectives Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course The overarching learning objective of this course is to develop a comprehensive set of skills that will allow you to function effectively as a Six Sigma

More information

1. Background and business case

1. Background and business case 1. Background and business case This section explains the context and why the project is being undertaken. It provides the justification for investing the time and resources in the project. 1.1 Reasons

More information

THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FROM A QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL S PERSPECTIVE:

THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FROM A QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL S PERSPECTIVE: THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FROM A QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL S PERSPECTIVE: More Than Just the Project Quality Management Knowledge Area for Successful Project Management ASQ BLUE RIDGE SECTION

More information

SIX-STEP PROBLEM SOLVING MODEL

SIX-STEP PROBLEM SOLVING MODEL SIX-STEP PROBLEM SOLVING MODEL Problem solving models are used to address many issues that come up on a daily basis in the workplace. These problems may be technical or issue-based. While many of you have

More information

Hoshin Training. Supplier Workshop Presented by Mark Underwood 5/1/2014

Hoshin Training. Supplier Workshop Presented by Mark Underwood 5/1/2014 Hoshin Training Supplier Workshop Presented by Mark Underwood 5/1/2014 What is Hoshin? Hoshin is a form of Strategic Planning. Some of the key benefits of Hoshin activity are: 1. Creates an established

More information

Big Data Analytics Valuation Methodology and Strategic initiatives

Big Data Analytics Valuation Methodology and Strategic initiatives DETERMINE THE BUSINESS POTENTIAL OF BIG DATA ANALYTICS Analytics Valuation Methodology: a proven technique for successfully exploiting big data analytics EMC PERSPECTIVE Big Data and advanced analytics

More information

The University of Adelaide Business School

The University of Adelaide Business School The University of Adelaide Business School MBA Projects Introduction There are TWO types of project which may be undertaken by an individual student OR a team of up to 5 students. This outline presents

More information

PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition

PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition Joseph Phillips McGraw-Hill is an independent entity from the Project Management Institute, Inc. and is not affiliated with the Project Management

More information

Learning Outcome 1 The learner will: Be able to initiate the preliminary stages of a project.

Learning Outcome 1 The learner will: Be able to initiate the preliminary stages of a project. Unit Title: Project Management Guided Learning Hours: 210 Level: Level 6 Number of Credits: 25 Learning Outcome 1 The learner will: Be able to initiate the preliminary stages of a 1.1 Identify an appropriate

More information

Design for Six Sigma +Lean Toolset

Design for Six Sigma +Lean Toolset Stephan Lunau (Ed.) Christian Staudter Jens-Peter Mollenhauer Renata Meran Olin Roenpage Clemens von Hugo Alexis Hamalides Design for Six Sigma +Lean Toolset Implementing Innovations Successfully 4y Springer

More information

No man is wise enough by himself. -Plautus

No man is wise enough by himself. -Plautus Project Management Facilitation Skills No man is wise enough by himself. -Plautus This course is designed to help managers and facilitators better coordinate their project teams. Participants will learn

More information

Software Engineering. Requirements elicitation - Facts finding. Software Engineering Requirements Elicitation Slide 1

Software Engineering. Requirements elicitation - Facts finding. Software Engineering Requirements Elicitation Slide 1 Software Engineering Requirements elicitation - Facts finding Software Engineering Requirements Elicitation Slide 1 Chapter Objectives To introduce software the Requirements Engineering Process To describe

More information

COURSE 3. Strategic Plan Project Management Processes. Software Project Management

COURSE 3. Strategic Plan Project Management Processes. Software Project Management COURSE 3 Strategic Plan Project Management Processes Software Project Management Strategic planning Planning = the process of finding an organized method to realize a specific thing or to act in a specific

More information

IT Project Management Methodology. Project Scope Management Support Guide

IT Project Management Methodology. Project Scope Management Support Guide NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - UGANDA IT Project Management Methodology Project Scope Management Support Guide Version 0.3 Version Date Author Change Description 0.1 23 rd Mar, 2013 Gerald

More information

Step 1: Analyze Data. 1.1 Organize

Step 1: Analyze Data. 1.1 Organize A private sector assessment combines quantitative and qualitative methods to increase knowledge about the private health sector. In the analytic phase, the team organizes and examines information amassed

More information

INTOSAI. Performance Audit Subcommittee - PAS. Designing performance audits: setting the audit questions and criteria

INTOSAI. Performance Audit Subcommittee - PAS. Designing performance audits: setting the audit questions and criteria INTOSAI Performance Audit Subcommittee - PAS Designing performance audits: setting the audit questions and criteria 1 Introduction A difficult phase in performance auditing is planning and designing. In

More information

Time Management. Herb Pollard III

Time Management. Herb Pollard III Time Management A Small Business Perspective Herb Pollard III Project Manager for Time Management - Pollard PMI Slide 1 Introduction: Time Management - Pollard PMI Slide 2 Project Phases and the Areas

More information

CONTENTS. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction and Overview 1 Introduction 1 Whatis the CMMI"? 2 What the CMMI* is Not 3 What are Standards?

CONTENTS. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction and Overview 1 Introduction 1 Whatis the CMMI? 2 What the CMMI* is Not 3 What are Standards? Preface Acknowledgements xi xiii 1. Introduction and Overview 1 Introduction 1 Whatis the CMMI"? 2 What the CMMI* is Not 3 What are Standards? 3 2. Summaryof CMMI-SW 5 The CMM*-SW 5 CMMI--SW Continuous

More information

Q3 IIBA Corporate Member Forum. Will start promptly on the hour

Q3 IIBA Corporate Member Forum. Will start promptly on the hour Q3 IIBA Corporate Member Forum Will start promptly on the hour AGENDA 7:00 Welcome and Introduction 7:05 The Business Analyst Guide to Business Architecture, Damian Wilson; Business Analysis Practice Leader,

More information

Removal of Gender Restrictions on Australian Defence Force Combat Role Employment Categories

Removal of Gender Restrictions on Australian Defence Force Combat Role Employment Categories Removal of Gender Restrictions on Australian Defence Force Combat Role Employment Categories Risk Management Plan INTENTIONALLY BLANK 1. Introduction The purpose of this Risk Management Plan (RMP) is to

More information

Project Management Professional PMP PMBOK 5

Project Management Professional PMP PMBOK 5 Project Management Professional PMP PMBOK 5 What are the Course Objectives? By the end of this training you will: Acquire the relevant knowledge and skills required to clear the PMP certification exam

More information

Guide to Using Quality Improvement Tools to Drive Clinical Audits. Nancy Dixon and Mary Pearce Healthcare Quality Quest

Guide to Using Quality Improvement Tools to Drive Clinical Audits. Nancy Dixon and Mary Pearce Healthcare Quality Quest Guide to Using Quality Improvement Tools to Drive Clinical Audits Nancy Dixon and Mary Pearce Healthcare Quality Quest October 2011 Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Who this guide is for 1 1.2 How the guide

More information

Expert Reference Series of White Papers. A Business Analyst s Glossary for Project Management Terminology 1-800-COURSES. www.globalknowledge.

Expert Reference Series of White Papers. A Business Analyst s Glossary for Project Management Terminology 1-800-COURSES. www.globalknowledge. Expert Reference Series of White Papers A Business Analyst s Glossary for Project Management Terminology 1-800-COURSES www.globalknowledge.com A Business Analyst s Glossary for Project Management Terminology

More information

A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT http://www.psu.edu/president/pia/innovation/ INNOVATION INSIGHT SERIES NUMBER 7 A STRUCTURED TO ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT Penn State s IMPROVE model is a structured approach to facilitate problem solving,

More information

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN CHECKLIST

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN CHECKLIST PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN CHECKLIST The project management plan is a comprehensive document that defines each area of your project. The final document will contain all the required plans you need to manage,

More information

Project Planning. Lecture Objectives. Basic Reasons for Planning. Planning. Project Planning and Control System. Planning Steps

Project Planning. Lecture Objectives. Basic Reasons for Planning. Planning. Project Planning and Control System. Planning Steps Project Planning What are you going to do in the project? Lecture Objectives To discuss the tasks in planning a project To describe the tools that can be used for developing a project plan To illustrate

More information

Project Risk Management

Project Risk Management Project Risk Management Study Notes PMI, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK, PM Network and the PMI Registered Education Provider logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Points to Note Risk Management

More information

Using the logical framework matrix

Using the logical framework matrix Using the logical framework matrix Defining the M&E Strategy for a programme/project A logical framework Clearly defined results and risks Performance indicators and means of verification An M&E plan for

More information

MC9252 SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT I PART A

MC9252 SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT I PART A MC9252 SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT I PART A 1) What is a project? 2) What is software project management? 3) What are the characteristics of a project? 4) What is the different software projects and

More information

BSB51107 - Diploma of Management BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

BSB51107 - Diploma of Management BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET BSB51107 - Diploma of Management BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET PARTICIPANTS FULL NAME:..... Participant declaration: I certify that this work is my own, that I have

More information

BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Extended Syllabus. Version 2.4 March 2015

BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Extended Syllabus. Version 2.4 March 2015 BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Extended Syllabus Version 2.4 March 2015 http://certifications.bcs.org Change History Any changes made to the syllabus shall be clearly documented with a change history

More information

General Notes Time allowed 1 hour. Answer all 60 multiple choice questions Use the proforma answer sheet provided.

General Notes Time allowed 1 hour. Answer all 60 multiple choice questions Use the proforma answer sheet provided. Introductory Certificate The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification. Examination paper Candidate Number Date Location Examination Paper Sample Paper v1.4 General Notes Time allowed 1 hour. Answer all 60

More information

VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTAN FORMAT OF THE INTERNSHIP REPORT FOR MBA (MIS)

VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTAN FORMAT OF THE INTERNSHIP REPORT FOR MBA (MIS) VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY OF PAKISTAN FORMAT OF THE INTERNSHIP REPORT FOR MBA (MIS) Prefatory Parts 1. Title page The title page of the report will include: a. The name of the organization b. The name of the

More information

Scotland Your project business plan

Scotland Your project business plan Scotland Your project business plan Scotland Your project business plan Further copies available from: Email enquiries.scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk Phone 0870 240 2391 Textphone 0141 242 1500 Our website

More information

Chapter 5: Project Scope Management. Information Technology Project Management, Fifth Edition

Chapter 5: Project Scope Management. Information Technology Project Management, Fifth Edition Chapter 5: Project Scope Management Information Technology Project Management, Fifth Edition What is Project Scope Management? Scope refers to all the work involved in creating the products of the project

More information

Supplier Training 8D Problem Solving Approach. 2013 Brooks Automation, Inc.

Supplier Training 8D Problem Solving Approach. 2013 Brooks Automation, Inc. Supplier Training 8D Problem Solving Approach What is the 8D method? 8D stands for the 8 disciplines or the 8 critical steps for solving problems. It is a highly disciplined and effective scientific approach

More information

The Entrepreneurial Way

The Entrepreneurial Way The Entrepreneurial Way Workshop Wednesday 30 January The Essentials of Marketing Fiona Mulliner Today s Session What marketing is Where marketing fits into a business How to develop a robust marketing

More information

Strategic Marketing is a 15-credit mandatory module which sits within the suite of Level 6 modules.

Strategic Marketing is a 15-credit mandatory module which sits within the suite of Level 6 modules. Strategic Marketing Strategic Marketing is a 15-credit mandatory module which sits within the suite of Level 6 modules. To gain the CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing a pass in both mandatory

More information

White Paper. Mind Map Program in a Project Management Software. Free Project Management Software

White Paper. Mind Map Program in a Project Management Software. Free Project Management Software White Paper Mind Map Program in a Project Management Software Free Project Management Software Mind Map Program in a Project Management Software Why use a mind map program in project management? Mind mapping

More information

Categorization of collaborative planning and decision support tools based on Decision Systems Methodology (DSM)

Categorization of collaborative planning and decision support tools based on Decision Systems Methodology (DSM) Categorization of collaborative planning and decision support tools based on Decision Systems Methodology (DSM) Main steps Tasks Methods and tools Number of stakeholders (stakeholder groups) few CoPack

More information

Smart grid security analysis

Smart grid security analysis Smart grid security analysis Paul Smith et al. paul.smith@ait.ac.at SPARKS Stakeholder Workshop 20 th May, 2014, Graz SPARKS Objectives The SPARKS project has three main objectives regarding security analysis:

More information

Project Management for IT/IS Projects

Project Management for IT/IS Projects Project Management for IT/IS Projects The Course Design, Outline and Behavior Objectives: Project Management for IT/IS Projects is consistent with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK. To

More information

Modelling the Management of Systems Engineering Projects

Modelling the Management of Systems Engineering Projects AEROSPACE CONCEPTS Modelling the Management of Systems Engineering Projects Daniel Spencer Shaun Wilson Aerospace Concepts Pty Ltd www.concepts.aero 28 November 2012 Model-Based Systems Engineering Symposium

More information

4. Critical success factors/objectives of the activity/proposal/project being risk assessed

4. Critical success factors/objectives of the activity/proposal/project being risk assessed ARTC Risk Management Work Instruction 2: 1. Conduct Risk Assessment Workshop This Work Instruction provides general guidelines for conducting a generic Risk Assessment workshop. The instructions supplement

More information

Level: 3 Credit value: 5 GLH: 28 Relationship to NOS:

Level: 3 Credit value: 5 GLH: 28 Relationship to NOS: Unit 341 Implement UAN: Level: 3 Credit value: 5 GLH: 28 Relationship to NOS: Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body: Aim: T/506/1929 Management & Leadership (2012) National Occupational

More information

Southbeach, P-TRIZ, now has software support - Free modeller for reference release

Southbeach, P-TRIZ, now has software support - Free modeller for reference release Southbeach, P-TRIZ, now has software support - Free modeller for reference release H. Smith, M. Burnett, C. Young feedback@southbeachinc.com In May of 2008 we published a comprehensive specification at

More information

Project Management Courses

Project Management Courses "A well planned project will give results exactly as planned." Project Management Courses Professional Development Training has a specialised division of Project Management experts that will tailor the

More information