A project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is planned, executed, monitored, controlled and closed. In this article, we will understand why do we need a project management plan, what is the purpose of the project management plan and what are the various components of the project management plan. What is the purpose of the project … [Read more...]
How to remember ITTOs of Project Procurement Management?
This is the ninth article in the series “How to remember ITTOs”. You can find all the articles in this series here: How to remember ITTOs series. ITTO stands for Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs. In this article, we will focus on the inputs and outputs of the three processes involved in Project procurement management. Parties involved in Project Procurement … [Read more...]
Perform Integrated Change Control [Step-by-Step]
A change request is a formal proposal to modify any document, deliverable or baseline. Several project management processes may involve a change request. Perform integrated change control is the process of reviewing all change requests and approving the changes. This process happens throughout the project for integrating change requests. The approved change request may be … [Read more...]
9 Data Gathering Techniques You Should Know for PMP Exam
PMBOK® Guide has grouped most of the tools and techniques in a logical way, by their purpose. The following are the various groups used in PMBOK Guide , Sixth Edition: Data gathering techniques Data analysis techniques Data representation techniques Decision-making techniques Communication skills Interpersonal and team skills In addition, they also have … [Read more...]
Sequence of Activities in Closing Process
Closing process group includes only one process, namely, Close project or phase. This process belongs to the Integration knowledge area. Close project or phase is the process during which we formally close the project or phase. Generally, the project charter will include project success criteria, project exit criteria and who will sign off the project. Project exit criteria … [Read more...]