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Project Management Basics: Definitions, Methods and Tools

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Project management is a discipline that consists in using project management methodologies, tools and techniques to manage the project life cycle, which is a set of stages that are common to every project. What Is a Project Manager? A project manager is the person in charge of the project.

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The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas (PMBOK)

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PMI has divided the large field of project management into 10 more digestible parts, which it calls the 10 project management knowledge areas in its A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). This is the document that sets up the project and assigns the project manager. Project Cost Management.

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Project Management Process Groups: A Quick Guide

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Project management software helps project managers stay on top of each of these process groups. The project management process groups are the following. Initiating Phase. In this phase, project managers discuss the business value of the project, as well as if the project is feasible. Project scope management.

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The Stakeholder Performance Domain

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This domain "addresses activities and functions associated with stakeholders" ( A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK® Guide, Page 8). Identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, engaging, and monitoring stakeholders. Additionally, I create the initial stakeholder register. What kinds of activities? Stakeholder.

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The 5 Phases of Project Management Process and Techniques

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Project management is a multifaceted discipline that combines techniques, processes, and strategies to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects effectively. The Five Project Management Processes: 1. Initiating: This process involves defining the project and obtaining authorization to begin work.

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How to Communicate Risks

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We can’t manage expectations if we haven't identified the individuals, groups, and organizations who may impact your project or be impacted by your project. As you initiate your projects, conduct interviews with the stakeholders and ask: What are your needs? How would you like for me to communicate with you? What is the risk?

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How to memorize the 49 processes from PMBOK 6th Edition in under 30 minutes

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Initiation – Do it! The Initiation process group has only two processes which can be memorized easily. TIP: Fill out the Initiation and Closing process groups first as they are in the 3 corners. P lan scope management. P lan schedule management. P lan cost management. P lan quality management.

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