Introduction
Workshop Logistics
Workshop Materials
How to Get the Most out of This
Workshop
Workshop Objectives
Workshop Content
PMBOK® Guide

 Project Management Concepts
Project Management in the Enterprise Environment
Programs
Projects and Sub-Projects
Portfolios
Project Management Offices (PMOs)
So What is Project Management?
Project Management Process
Project Phases
Project Life Cycle
Rolling Wave Planning
What Defines a Successful Project?
The Project Management Triangle
Critical Success Factors
The Project Manager's Skills and Knowledge
The Project Manager's Role
The Project Participants
The Project Sponsor
The Stakeholders
The Project Team
The Project Environment
Culture and Style
Structure
Project Management System

 The People Side of Project Management
The People Side
The Social Style Model
Behavioral Dimensions
Assertiveness
The Social Style
Social Style Characteristics
Social Styles, Strengths and Challenges
Social Style and Backup Behavior
Versatility
Working With Others
Analytical Social Style
Driving Social Style
Working With Others
Expressive Social Style
Amiable Social Style
Building on Your Strengths
Classification Ethics
The Communication Process
Virtual Communications

 Initiating the Project
Project Initiation
Defining Need
Defining Feasibility
Fast Start in Project Management
Demonstrating Need and Feasibility
Identify Stakeholders
Project Charter
Project Description
Project Purpose
Project Objectives
Project Requirements
Triangle Flexibility

 Planning the Project
Why Do You Plan
Developing the Project Management Plan
Components of the Project Management Plan
Project Scope
Project Scope Statement
Project Deliverables
Exclusions
Constraints
Assumptions
Approach
Plan Procurements
Characteristic of an Effective Project Plan
The Investment of Planning

 Decomposition Using a Work Breakdown Structure
Project Decomposition
Benefits of Decomposition
Decomposition Using a Work Breakdown Structure
Benefits of the Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure Hierarchy
Work Breakdown Structure Format
Work Package
Work Breakdown Structure Template
Work Breakdown Structure Graphic Conventions
Work Breakdown Structure Diagramming Rules
Demonstration: Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure List Conventions
Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary
Activity Definition
Activities
Skills Matrix
Scope Baseline

 Estimating
Estimating Accuracy
Effort, Duration, and Cost
Effort vs. Duration
Methods for Estimating Effort
Weighted Average
Expert Judgment, Delphi, and Parametric Estimating
Analogous and Computerized Tools
Analogous Estimating
Computerized Tools
Function Point Estimating
Function Point Analysis
Estimating Variables
Estimating Cost
Cost Budgeting
Cost Performance Baseline  Sequencing and Scheduling
Determining Sequence and Schedule
The Network Diagram
Diagramming Network Activity
Precedence Diagramming
Arrow Diagramming
Dependencies
Milestones
Establishing the Network Diagram
Precedence Logic
Estimating Resources
Estimating Duration
Lag
Lead
Apply the Calendar
Network Terms
Critical Path
Determine the Critical Path � Forward Pass
Calculating Float � Backward Pass
Gantt and Bar Charts
Time/Cost Target

 Organizing and Acquiring Staff
Human Resource Planning
Acquire the Project Team
Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Constraints
Resource Histograms
Resource Leveling
Develop the Project Team
Team Website

Control Plans
Planning for Control
Quality Management Plan
Quality Planning
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Communications Management Plan
Developing the Communication Plan
Change Control
Reasons for Change
A Typical Change Control Procedure

 Risk Management
What is Risk?
Elements of Risk Management
Risk Management Planning
Risk Identification
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Risk Response Planning
Responses for Negative Risk
Responses for Positive Risk and Opportunity
The Risk Response Register
Contingencies and Reserves
Risk Management Method
Risk Management Worksheet

 Executing the Project
Project Execution
Guidelines for Executing a Project Phase
Tools and Techniques for Executing the Project Plan
Project Kickoff
Work Results
Tracking Progress via Status Reports
Assessing Project Status via Status Meetings
Pitfalls of Project Execution

 Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Project Control
Key Control Activities
Planning vs. Monitor and Control
Prerequisites for Effective Monitoring and Control
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Performance Reports
Current State Report
Original Baseline Report
Trend Report
Narrative Overview Report
Trend Analysis
Interpreting Trends
Example of Trend Analysis
Questions to Ask Yourself
Taking Corrective Action
To Manage Quality
To Shorten the Project Duration
To Reduce Costs
To Accommodate Increasing Scope
Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks
Tracking and Logging Changes
Requested Modifications
Corrective Actions
Guidelines for Monitoring and Controlling a Project Phase
Pitfalls to Project Control

 Closing the Project
Closing
Administrative Closure Activities
Lessons Learned

 Summary and Conclusion
Critical Success Factors
Project Management Functions
Conclusion