Project Management Process Overview A process consists of

Project Management: Process Overview

A process consists of three basic elements – inputs, one or move activities or tasks, and outputs Inputs • Resources • Materials • Information Project Management (BUAD 6403) Activities • One or more activities, tasks, or sub-processes Outputs • Products • Services • Wastes © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

Inputs can be resources, materials, or information Inputs • Resources • Materials • Information Project Management (BUAD 6403) Activities • One or more activities or subprocesses Outputs • Products • Services • Wastes © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

The activities may consist of one or more tasks or subprocesses Inputs • Resources • Materials • Information Project Management (BUAD 6403) Activities • One or more tasks or sub-processes Outputs • Products • Services • Wastes & By. Products © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

Outputs can be products or services and may also include wastes and by-products Inputs • Resources • Materials • Information Project Management (BUAD 6403) Activities • One or more activities or subprocesses Outputs • Products • Services • Wastes & By. Products © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

Project management consists of a series of sub-processes that are done in a well-defined and organized sequence Inputs Activities • Project Statement of Work • Business Case • Contract • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets • Develop Project Charter Project Management (BUAD 6403) Outputs • Project Charter Inputs • Project Charter • Procurement Documents • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets Activities • Identify Stakeholders Outputs • Stakeholder Register • Stakeholder Management Strategy © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

The same inputs may be used in multiple sub-processes Inputs Activities • Project Statement of Work • Business Case • Contract • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets • Develop Project Charter Project Management (BUAD 6403) Outputs • Project Charter Inputs • Project Charter • Procurement Documents • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets Activities • Identify Stakeholders Outputs • Stakeholder Register • Stakeholder Management Strategy © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

The outputs from one sub-process are often used in subsequent sub-processes Inputs Activities • Project Statement of Work • Business Case • Contract • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets • Develop Project Charter Project Management (BUAD 6403) Outputs • Project Charter Inputs • Project Charter • Procurement Documents • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets Activities • Identify Stakeholders Outputs • Stakeholder Register • Stakeholder Management Strategy © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg

Project management may look complex, but is it basically a series of sub-processes with inputs and outputs. Inputs Activities • Project Statement of Work • Business Case • Contract • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets • Develop Project Charter Outputs • Project Charter Inputs • Project Charter • Procurement Documents • Enterprise Environment Factors • Organizational Process Assets Activities • Identify Stakeholders Outputs • Stakeholder Register • Stakeholder Management Strategy Understanding the sequence of activities and their purpose will make it much easier to manage projects effectively. Project Management (BUAD 6403) © 2011 -2012 Peter von Stackelberg