Task 1 explores the appropriateness of using a predictive, plan-based approach in different project scenarios. You identify organizational structures, such as virtual, colocation, matrix structure, and hierarchical setups, and determine their compatibility with this approach. Understanding the activities within each process is crucial, along with recognizing typical examples of these activities. Additionally, you distinguish between various project components to gain clarity on their unique characteristics.
The task ‘Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach’ includes the following enablers:
- Identify the suitability of a predictive, plan-based approach for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, colocation, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.).
- Determine the activities within each process.
- Give examples of typical activities within each process.
- Distinguish the differences between various project components.
To learn the Task you need:
- Read:
- Chapter 3, Section 2.4.2.3 and Glossary of the PMBOK® Guide – 7th Edition.
- Chapter 3 of the Agile Practice Guide.
- Chapters 10 and 15 of the Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid by Robert K. Wysocki.
- Chapters 3 and 14 of Project Management Answer Book, 2nd Edition by Jeff Furman.
- Watch the video:
3. Test your knowledge to complete the task study.
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