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Monitoring and Controlling Process Group – PMP/CAPM

The Monitoring and Controlling Process Group consists of those processes required to track, review, and regulate the progress and performance of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required; and initiate the corresponding changes. PMBOK 6 How do you know the current status of your project? How is the current […]

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Executing Process Group – PMP/CAPM

The Executing Process Group consists of those processes performed to complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project requirements. PMBOK 6 The processes in Executing Process Group deal with the completion of the work defined in the Project Management Plan which is completed and approved by the stakeholders at the […]

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Planning Process Group – PMP/CAPM

The Planning Process Group consists of those processes that establish the total scope of the effort, define and refine the objectives, and develop the course of action required to attain those objectives. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Sixth Edition If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail […]

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Initiating Process Group – PMP/CAPM

The Initiating Process Group consists of those Project management processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. PMBOK This is the first Project Management process group that translates the idea into a project. It helps in to understand the […]

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What are Models, Artifacts, and Methods?

Models, Artifacts and Methods are a set of tools to help you get the Project Management job done. PMi Calls them Options for Enabling Outcome Models Models help us to see complex reality as simple, simplified things and show us approaches to optimise our actual work. They help to explain what works in the real […]

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Tailoring

In project management, there isn’t a universal method that fits every project. Each project is distinct and comes with its own set of needs. To ensure we’re equipped with the most suitable tools, we need to focus heavily on tailoring. Tailoring: Determining the appropriate combination of processes, inputs, tools, techniques, outputs, and life cycle phases […]

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12 Project Management Principles

A principle is usually defined as a statement of: PMI’s guiding definition of a principle is:  A statement that captures and summarizes a generally accepted objective for the practice of the disciplines and functions of portfolio, program, and project management. These 12 Project Management Principles include stewardship, teamwork, stakeholder engagement, value creation, systems thinking, leadership, tailored […]

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OSCAR coaching and mentoring model

The OSCAR coaching and mentoring model, developed by Karen Whittleworth and Andrew Gilbert, is a structured framework used for coaching and mentoring interactions. This helps in selecting a situational Leadership style. The acronym “OSCAR” stands for:

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PRECEDENCE DIAGRAMMING METHOD (PDM)

The precedence diagramming method (PDM) or Activity on Node (AON) is the most commonly used method for arranging the project work visually. Within the PDM technique, tasks are depicted as nodes, outlining their logical relationships or dependencies. This visual representation elucidates the sequential logic guiding the order in which activities are intended to be executed. […]

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