What are some potential consequences of rushing through the initiation phase of a project? Select all that apply.
Impact to previous projects
Impact to quality
Impact to the budget
Impact to the timeline
Imagine that a project manager has just begun working on a project for a trucking logistics company. The customer wants to see a proposal as soon as possible, but it is taking the project manager longer than expected because he needs more input from stakeholders and the project team. What should the project manager do to turn the project into a success?
Immediately provide the customer the most recent comparable cost and timeline estimate for the work.
Ask the customer for more time to consult with stakeholders and the project team to deliver an accurate cost and timeline proposal.
Research the cost and timeline for similar projects at other trucking logistics companies and share that information with the customer.
Tell the customer he will need four to six weeks to formulate a proposal.
What are the main phases of the project life cycle? Select all that apply.
Initiate the project
Make a plan
Define project roles
Execute and complete tasks
Close the project
What are three benefits of closing a project? Select all that apply
Celebrate the team’s success
Share the team’s accomplishments with people outside the team
Remove any obstacles that come up
Evaluate what worked and what didn’t work
