PMP Masterclass Module 5 - PMP Tailoring, Business Documents, and Methodologies

Lesson 1:  Tailoring Processes and Lifecycles

Tailoring Processes. When tailoring a project there are FOUR key questions that need to be answered: Choose what processes should be used on a project, What depth the process is should be used, Not every process is needed on every project, and the larger the project, the more processes are likely needed. You will learn the fundamental approach to tailoring and start with how to tailor a predictive lifecycle. We will then examine how to tailor iterative and incremental lifecycles and then examine how to tailor and adaptive lifecycle.

Members Only Business Documents

Business documents for project performance include Project business case, Project charter, Project management plan, Benefits management plan and Phase gate within the project. Actual performance compared to business documents.

Members Only Process Integration and Methodologies

Process Integration addresses how the project is integrated with the goals, tactics, and vision of the organization. Integration at this level means working with the project sponsor to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project match with the goals and objectives of the organization. Projects must support the broader vision and purpose of the organization, or the project may not be contributing to business value and may have challenges garnering support with the organization

Members Only PMP Agile Approach

You will learn the general approach used when implementing agile projects, and when you use them (and when not!). We then examine the agile/scrum structure, and build a picture of how an agile project manager manages the agile team.

Members Only Delivering Business Value

Learn the definition and application of business value and its importance in projects. You will learn the key business value measures and the project manager's role in ensuring it is delivered. We look at the interaction with the agile product owner, and the importance of the minimum viable product.

Members Only Characteristics of Project Lifecycles

You will learn about the project uncertainty and complexity model, and examine the characteristics of predictive, iterative, incremental and agile lifecycles. We then take a look at how these interact with project management.

Members Only Agile Tailoring Part 1

First we look at common blending approaches then go on to understand project factors and tailoring options. I introduce the tailoring of large agile projects, and the use of dispersed teams

Members Only Agile Tailoring Part 2

In this lesson I provide you with the seven key agile tailoring recommendations and how you may apply them.

Members Only Trouble-shooting Agile

There are up to 19 major roadblocks that may need to be cleared and resolved when applying an agile approach to your projects, so here I uncover them all for you.