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EO3 project Management
Project Management
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Criminal Justice
Post-Graduate
03/16/2011

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A project is
Definition
a single activity that has a start and end point, with defined objectives and scope
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A temporary endeavour
Definition
undertaken to produce a unique product, service or result.
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A project can be thought of as
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a complex problem requiring a solution
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ONE FREQUENT REASON PROJECTS FAIL
Definition
IS THAT A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE WORK IS FORGOTTEN
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The most important criteria in the selection of a project manager is
Definition
the person’s management skills
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Research has shown the most productive work group size is
Definition
five to seven people.
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WHEN REWARDING TEAM MEMBERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS DURING A PROJECT,
Definition
YOU SHOULD REWARD BASED ON THERE LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION
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WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO PENALIZE WORKERS WHO PERFORM BETTER
THAN EXPECTED
Definition
BY LOADING THEM DOWN WITH EXCESSIVE WORK
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Stages in Team Development
Definition
Team First Stage-FORMING
Team-Second Stage STORMING
NORMING Third Stage Teams
Fourth Stage Teams PERFORMING
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Project Manger Role in first stage of Team performance
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Directing
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Fourth Stage Teams PERFORMING
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Members enjoy working together and producing high quality
results
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THE THREE AREAS THAT CAUSE MOST CONFLICTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT ARE-
Definition
ARE-PLANNING, BUDGETING AND SCHEDULING
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION ALTERNATIVES
Definition
Meet together and problem solve (synergize for win/win) This is the
best method for resolution.
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HOW YOUR SUCCESS AS PROJECT MANAGER IS MEASURED THE THREE PROJECT PARAMETERS ARE
Definition
At or below budget - COSTS
Before or on time - TIME
Done correctly - QUALITY
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PENALTY CLAUSES IN CONTRACTS HELP VENDORS
Definition
MAINTAINQU ALITY, COSTS, AND TIMELINESS
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FEASIBILITY STUDIES WILL NOT ALWAYS CONCLUDE
Definition
THE PROBLEM IS FEASABLE TO SOLVE OR THE SOLUTION IS FEASIBLE
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This is the best method for resolution
Definition
Meet together and problem solve (synergize for win/win)
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Feasibility Study Objectives (SMART
Definition
SPECIFIC
MEASUREABLE
ATTAINABLE
REALISTIC
TIME-LIMITED
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MIND MAPPING
Definition
CAN BE USED TO ASSIST IN SOLVING PROJECTS,PLANNING PROJECTS, LISTING TASKS, PSYCHOLOGICAL ROAD RACING.
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IF THE SOLUTION UTILIZED WAS LISTED IN THE PROJECT PLAN STRATEGY.
Definition
SIGNATURES ARE NOT NEEDED IN A CHANGE ORDER,
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IF SOMEONE ASKS FOR A CHANGE OF THE SCOPE OF YOUR PROJECT,
Definition
YOU SHOULD EXPLAIN THE IMPACT OF CHANGE
AND DETERMINE IF THE PERSON WANTS TO CONTINUE
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An objective will have at least one
Definition
effectiveness measure and be SMART
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A WORKBREAKDOWN STRUCTURE IS BEST DESCRIBED AS
Definition
A HIERACHY OF TASK
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LARGE TASKS SHOULD BE
Definition
REDUCED TO SMALLER TASKS
WITH ASSIGNED DEADLINES BECAUSE IT IS EASIER TO MONITOR AND CONTROL QUALITY AND COSTS
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ASSIGNED PERSONAL
Definition
ARE MORE TIMELY AND
PROCRASTINATE LESS
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SMALL PROBLEMS MAY BE EASIER
Definition
TO CORRECT BEFORE
THEY DEVELOP INTO LARGER PROBLEMS
Term
WBS
Definition
TAKES A COMPLICATED TASK AND SUBDIVIDES IT INTO SEVERAL SMALLER TASKS
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STAKEHOLDER CAN BE DEFINED AS
Definition
ANYONE WHO HAS A VESTED INTEREST IN THE PROJECT
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MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS
Definition
ARE SYNONYMOUS
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Variance occurs
Definition
when project is behind or ahead of plan
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Variance
Definition
Can be positive (if ahead) negative (if behind).
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Audit come in different styles:
Definition
1-Formal(Comprehensive),
2-Partial and Informal (cursory).
Term
If no variance
Definition
no correction needed
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GET THE PLAN SIGNED OFF BY ALL PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS.
Definition
Formal Authority: Who are the people responsible for the project?
Purse String Authority: Who are the people that tend to the budget, write the grants, etc.
Bureaucratic Authority: (heads of divisions or agencies
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A PROJECT PLAN, BIDS AND CONTRACTS, MEETING MINUTES, AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES ARE ALL FOUND IN
Definition
THE PROJECT DOCUMENTATION MANUAL.
Term
change order is
Definition
a one page description of the change and its impact on the project.
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CLOSING A PROJECT CONSISTS OF COMPLETING AN
Definition
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY,
CLOSURE WITH THE TEAM
ARCHIVING THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IN A CENTRAL FILING LOCATION
A PROJECT ENDS AT SOME POINT
Term
GANTT CHARTS SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS A
Definition
TIME LINE
CHART
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GANNT CHARTS CAN BE USED REGARDLESS
Definition
IF A PERT CHART HAS BEEN PREPARED
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Critical path is
Definition
longest path through network diagram
– has (zero) slack or float
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PERT
Definition
Program Evaluation and Review Technique
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PERT IS AN AID TO
Definition
PLANNING
SCHEDULING
DECISION MAKING
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A critical path is
Definition
the path with zero slack time and is the longest time
path.
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SLACK TIME IN A PERT NETWORK IS DETERMINED BY
Definition
SUBTRACTING THE EARLIEST EXPECTED TIME (TE) OF AN EVENT FROM THE LATEST ALLOWABLE TIME (TL) OF THE SAME EVENT
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Every event in a PERT chart did not happen until
Definition
all the activities leading to the event have been completed
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Variances occur when
Definition
the event is behind or ahead of plan
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