PMP Rita's Process Chart (7th Edition)

Initiation Planning Execution Monitoring and Control Closure

P1 Determine how you will do planning - part of Execute the work (PM plan) according to the PM Take action to control the project Confirm work is done to requirements
Select Project Manager
management plans plan
P2 Determine detailed (Finalize) requirements Produce product scope Measure against the performance measurement Complete procurement closure
Determine company culture and existing systems
baselines
Collect processes, procedures and historical P3 Create project scope statement Request changes (scope) Measure performance against other metrics Gain formal acceptance of the product
information determined by the project manager
Divide large project into phases P4 Assess (Determine) what to purchase Implement only approved changes Determine variances and if they warrant change Complete financial closure.
Understand the business case P5 Determine team Ensure common understanding request the factors that cause changes
Influence Hand off completed product
Uncover initial requirements and risks P6 Create WBS and WBS dictionary Use the work authorization system Request changes Solicit feedback from the customer about the project.
Assess project and products feasibility within the P7 Create activity list Continuous improvement Perform integrated change control Complete Final performance reporting
given constraints
Create measurable objectives P8 Create network diagram Follow processes Approve or reject changes Index and archive records
Develop project charter P9 Estimate resource requirements Perform quality assurance Inform stakeholder of approved changes Update lessons learned knowledge base
Identify stakeholders P10 Estimate time and cost Perform quality audits Update the PM plan and project documents
Develop stakeholder management strategy P11 Determine critical path Acquire final team Manage configuration
P12 Develop schedule Manage people Create forecasts
P13 Develop budget Evaluate team and project performance Gain acceptance of interim deliverables from the
P14 Determine quality standards, processes and metrics Hold team-building activities customerquality control
Perform
P15 Create process improvement plan Give recognition and rewards Report on project performance and solicit
Colors:
feedback
New in this 7 edition P16 Determine roles and responsibilities Use issue logs Perform risk (audits) assessments and audits.
Change description P17 Plan communications Facilitate conflict resolution Manage reserves
P18 Perform risk identification, qualitative and Administer procurements
quantitative risk analysis and risk response Release resources as work is completed
planning
P19 Go back - Iterations Send and receive information
P20 Prepare procurement documents Hold meetings
Create Change Management Plan Select sellers
P21 Finalize the "how to execute and control" parts
(aspects) of all management plans
P22 Develop (final) realistic and final PM plan and
performance measurement baselines that are
P23 realistic
Gain formal approval for plan
P24 Hold kickoff meeting