The document discusses the six phases of the project management process: 1) Project Pre-initiation, 2) Project Initiation, 3) Project Planning, 4) Project Executing, 5) Project Monitoring and controlling, and 6) Project Closing. It provides details on the key activities and goals of each phase, including determining project scope, selecting a project manager, creating project plans, executing the project, monitoring progress, and closing out the project.

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 A process is a series of actions directed toward a
particular goal
 The project management process include six
phases:
1. Project Pre-initiation
2. Project Initiation
3. Project Planning
4. Project Executing
5. Project Monitoring and controlling
6. Project Closing
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 Include actions to commit to and begin or end project
or project phases.
 Senior managers often perform several pre-initiation
tasks, including the following:
◦ Determine the scope, time, and cost constraints for the project
◦ Identify the project sponsor
◦ Select the project manager
◦ Develop a business need for a project.
◦ Meet with the project manager to review the process and expectations
for managing the project
◦ Determine if the project should be divided into two or more smaller
projects
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 Initiating a project includes recognizing and starting
a new project or project phase
 The main goal is to formally select and start off
projects
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 It’s good practice to hold a kick-off meeting at
the beginning of a project so that stakeholders can
meet each other, review the goals of the project,
and discuss future plans
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 The main purpose of project planning is to guide
execution.
 Project plans are created to define each knowledge
area as it relates to the project at that point in time.
 Key outputs included in the project:
◦ A team contract
◦ A project scope statement
◦ A work breakdown structure (WBS)
◦ A project schedule, in the form of a Gantt chart with all
dependencies and resources entered
◦ A list of prioritized risks (part of a risk register)
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 Include coordinating people and other resources
to carry out the project plans and produce the
deliverables of the project or phase.
 Project managers must use their leadership skills
to handle the many challenges that occur during
project execution
 Many project sponsors and customers focus on
deliverables related to providing the products,
services, or results desired from the project.
 A milestone report can help focus on completing
major milestones
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 Involves measuring progress toward project
objectives, monitoring deviation from the plan, and
taking correction actions.
 Affects all other process groups and occurs during
all phases of the project life cycle
 Outputs include performance reports, change
requests, and updates to various plans
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 Involves gaining stakeholder and customer
acceptance of the final products and services
 Outputs include project archives and lessons
learned.
 Most projects also include a final report and
presentation to the sponsor/senior management
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