Define a project

Describe the conflicts typically inherent between PMs & FMs

Explain the concept of project portfolios, programs & PMOs Explain differences between the Project Charter & Project Requirements Document

Describe differences between functional and technical requirements

Define the purposes of the WBS

Discuss types of project scheduling techniques

Explain major concepts in each stage of team development

Differentiate between the three types of conflict

Discuss the different resource planning tools like the Roles & Responsibilities Matrix, Resource Gantt Chart, Resource Loading Table, and Resource LevelingCalculate the number of communication channels for any team sizeIntegrate a performance measurement with Earned Value concepts using the IDEAS model.

Step One: I- IDENTIFY the problem & set prioritiesCalculate totals for key constructs: BAC, PV(to date), AC, EVStep Two: D- DEEPEN understanding & gather relevant informationAnswer Question 1: How are we doing?Step Three: E- ENUMERATE options & anticipate consequencesAnswer Question 2: How bad is it going to get?Step Four: A- ASSESS the situation & make a preliminary decisionCalculate CVs & SVs for each task & interpretStep Five: S- SCRUTINIZE the process and self-correct as needed