Learning Objectives

• To understand the project environment and the impact projects and the project process has on the organization.
• To understand the principles of project management which provide guidance and support in helping the project manager and the project team provide value throughout the project.
• To identify and define the project planning related performance domains that provide structure in supporting the people, processes, and business environment.
• To identify and plan using multiple project development approaches including predictive, iterative, incremental, and agile/adaptive approaches.
• To allow students to bring a project to class to develop the scope, schedule and cost baselines following the practices defined in the performance domains.

Course Overview and Agenda

The objective of Project Planning Principles is to introduce the students to basic project management concepts that can be applied directly to their projects. Using a lecture and exercise format, the students will learn project management following the foundation provided in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) established by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Upon completing the class students will understand and be capable of initiating and planning an effective project. This class allow students to develop actual project management plans that can be taken back to their jobs for further planning and execution.

Introduction

• Key Terms and Concepts
• System For Value Delivery (Figure 2-2)
• Information Flow (Figure 2-3)
• Organizational Governance
• Functions Associated With Projects
• The Project Environment
  • Internal Environment
  • External Environment
  • Product Management

• Sample Product Life Cycle (Figure 2-4)
• Project Management within a Product Life Cycle
• Product Management within a Program

• Managing Expectations
• Cost of Rework

Project Management Principles

• PMI Code of Conduct
• Be a Diligent, Respectful and Caring Steward (Figure 3-2)
• Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment (Figure 3-3)
• Effectively Engage with Stakeholders (Figure 3-4)
• Focus on Value (Figure 3-5)
• Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions (Figure 3-6)
• Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors (Figure 3-7)
• Tailor Based on Context (Figure 3-8)
• Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables (Figure 3-9)
• Navigate Complexity (Figure 3-10)
• Optimize Risk Responses (Figure 3-11)
• Enhance Adaptability and Resiliency (Figure 3-12)
• Enable Change to Achieve the Envisioned Future State (Figure 3-13)
• Relationship Between Project Management Principles and Project Performance Domains (Figure 1-1)

Exercise: Case Study: Preparing for the FMR Software Implementation Project

Stakeholder Performance Domain (Figure 2-1)

• Definitions
• Examples of Project Stakeholders (Figure 2-2)
• Stakeholder Engagement (Figure 2-3)
• Checking Results (Table 2-2)

Team Performance Domain (Figure 2-4)

• Definitions
• Project Team Management and Leadership
• High Performing Project Teams
• Leadership Skills

• Establishing and Maintaining Vision
• Critical Thinking
• Motivation
• Interpersonal Skills

• Tailoring Leadership Styles
• Checking Results (Table 2-3)

Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domains (Figure 2-6)

• Definitions
• Development Approaches (Figure 2-8)
• Considerations for Selecting a Development Approach
• Life Cycle and Phase Definitions (Figures 2-9, 2-10, 2-11)
• Delivery Cadence and Development Approach (Table 2-4)
• Checking Results (Table 2-5)

Exercise: Determining the Development Approach for the FMR Software Implementation Project

Planning Performance Domain (Figure 2-13)

• Definitions
• Initiating a Project

• Develop Project Charter
• Stakeholder Identification

• Planning a Project

• Project Management Plan
• Project Product Analysis
• Project Analysis Checklist and Survey (PACS)
• Sample Project Management Plan
• Creating the Scope Baseline

• Requirements Solicitation
• Project Scope Statement
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary

Exercise: Creating the Scope Baseline

• Creating the Schedule Baseline

• Primary Dependency Relationship
• Estimating Techniques
• Steps in Creating the Schedule
• Release and Iteration Plan (Figure 2-17)

Exercise: Creating the Schedule Baseline

• Creating the Cost Baseline

• Cost Estimating and Budgeting
• Budget Buildup (Figure 2-18) – Contingency Reserve and Management Reserve

Exercise: Creating the Budget at Completion and Identifying the Triple Constraints

• Creating the Risk Register

• Plan Risk Management
• Identify Risks
• Perform Qualitative Analysis
• Perform Quantitative Analysis
• Plan Risk Responses

Exercise: Creating the Risk Register

• Other Plans

• Change Management Plan
• Quality Management Plan
• Resource Management Plan
• Communications Management Plan
• Procurement Management Plan
• Stakeholder Engagement Plan

• Checking Results (Table 2-6)

Models, Methods, and Artifacts