The document discusses the 5W1H (six questions) framework for project management: what, why, who, when, where, and how.
It defines what as applying knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing. It discusses why as realizing ideas and driving improvement. It lists top technology certifications and their salaries as an example for who and when questions. It discusses where as being applicable anywhere. It outlines both formal and informal methods for how, noting communication challenges.
1. The 5W1H (six service-men) of
Project Management
DZD MCM1263
Sem II, 2011/2012
INSPIRING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE MINDS
2. WHAT
• Application of Knowledge, Skills, Tools and
Techniques, to project activities-> To meet
project requirements.
• Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring &
Controlling, Closing
• People, Method, Expectations, Commitment
Examples:
–Identifying requirements
–Managing trade-offs among scope, cost and time
–Establishing clear and achievable objectives
3. WHY
• Lets put action into my idea(s)
• We are not happy, We need
improvement!
Examples:
– New product development
– Upgrading of new processes or services
8. HOW
• Formal: Systematic or structured
method, Non-Formal.
• Anyhow, many are Commonsense!*.
This when many problems starts
• Lots of Communication,
Miscommunication, etc
9. PM Nature
Art (Interpersonal
Science skills)
• PMBOK (Guide) • Effective
• Application area communication
knowledge, standards, • Influencing the org.
regulations
• Leadership
• Project environment
• Motivation
• General management
• Negotiation and
knowledge and skills
conflict management
• Problem solving
• Team building
10. Areas of Expertise Needed for
Effective Project Management
• PPM
PMBOK • PMO
PMBOK Guide • PgM
Application Area Knowledge,
Standards, Regulations
Interpersonal Skills
General Management Understanding the Project
Knowledge and Skills Environment
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