2) Briefly describe what happens in each of the five project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing). What types of activities are done before initiating the project?
Initiating: Initiating a project includes recognizing and starting a new project or project phase. The main goal is to formally select and start off projects.
Planning: The main purpose of project planning is to guide execution. Every knowledge area includes planning information.
Executing: Usually takes the most time and resources to perform project execution. Project managers must use their leadership skills to handle the many challenges that occur during project execution. A milestone report can help focus on completing major milestones.
Monitoring/controlling: Involves measuring progress toward project objectives, monitoring deviation from the plan, and taking correction actions. Affects all other process groups and occurs during all phases of the project life cycle. Outputs include performance reports, change requests, and updates to various plans.
Closing: Involves gaining stakeholder and customer acceptance of the final products and services. Even if projects are not completed, they should be closed out to learn from the past. Outputs include project archives and lessons learned, part of organizational process assets. Most projects also include a final report and presentation to the sponsor/senior management.
Pre-Initiation: It is good practice to lay the groundwork for a project before it officially starts. Determine time/scope, identify sponsor, select manager, develop a business case, meet to review, and determine if it should be divided into smaller projects.
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