Project Life Cycle defines: Technical work performed in each phase Who is involved in each phase Project Phases can overlap – “Fast Tracking” Common Characteristics of Project Life Cycles:


Phases are collected into the Project Life Cycle

Set of defined work procedures to establish management control
Chapter 2 – Project Management Context
Chapter 2 – Project Management Context

Project Phases are marked by the completion of a deliverable
Tangible, verifiable work product Review of deliverables and approval/denial are “phase exits, stage gates, or kill points”
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To assist PMI candidates for completing the PMI certification exam administered by the Project Management Institute Content is from “A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge” (PMBOK)
Chapter 1 – Introduction



Project – temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service Has a definite beginning and end and interrelated activities Programs adopt new set of objectives and continue to work; projects cease when declared objectives have been attained
Recurring Themes



Historical Records – need to collect and use for planning, estimating and risk Kickoff meetings are important Work Breakdown Structures Do not introduce benefits that are not stated in requirements Needs of all stakeholders should be taken into account during all projects Team Members must be involved in project planning Project Mangers must be pro-active

Scope, time, cost, and quality Stakeholders‟ expectations Requirements (needs) vs. unidentified requirements (expectations)
Chapter 1 - Introduction

Series of repetitive or cyclical undertakings

Projects are often divided into “subprojects” for more manageability

Often contracted out to external organizations


Scope of project should remain constant even as characteristics are “progressively elaborated”
Chapter 1 - Introduction

Project Management: the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a defined project – balancing the following:
Chapter 1 – Introduction

Projects are unique – characteristics are progressively elaborated
Progressively: proceeding in steps Elaborated: worked with care and detail


Programs are groups of projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available from managing the projects individually Most programs have elements of ongoing operations