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What are the induction processes a project manager must plan for team members?
SomGollakota
- May 9th, 2009
There are two parts to this. Induction at the start of the project (Project Kickoff), and induction of new team members mid-stream of project execution. At the start of the project: Pre-work: 1....
khalid hussain
- Oct 26th, 2007
Make them comfortable in the new environment explaining them about the whole project what are the business expectations and deadlines .
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Mention the techniques a project manager use for Resource allocation?
snepak
- Jun 18th, 2008
Resource allocation primarily depends on two things : Duration and Work effort. You get your work effort from effort estimates (using various estimation approaches - Plan driven i.e. WBS). Depending on mile stone dates set you fix the duration. This gives you the resource you need.
sithu
- Mar 24th, 2007
First understand the Client requirements, based on that, Define WBS (work break down Structure), and implement the same into the ProjectCheers, Sithusithusithu@hotmail.com
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Mention some of the steps a project manager takes to standardize the process among team members?
snepak
- Jun 18th, 2008
Identify the process areas applicable for the project.Identify any customer amended processes.Identify the process goalsIdentify process owners. Make sure that the process owners understand the proces...
jaysan
- Mar 18th, 2007
In order to implement any new process or inculcate/interoduce new process to be followed by team members is not always easy but we can adopt various methodologies to ensure team members are happy to a...
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How does a project manager calculate milestones in a project?
mgayathry01
- Dec 5th, 2007
Milestones are zero duration activities that mark the completion of a certain set of project activities. They are mostly used to report the project status to the senior management. Also, the completio...
Subbu
- Feb 21st, 2007
Milestones are calculated based on the estimation technique like FunctionPoint Analysis.
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Risk management
How do you identify and manage risks in your project?
Vijay Gadhavi
- Aug 1st, 2015
There are two types of the risk factors. 1) Know Risks and 2) Unknown risks. Known risk you can identified at the time of analyze the project and planning the project. These risks are either internal...
plcampbell
- May 25th, 2010
You should have a risk register that you have created that lists all the risks. This register is ever changing and because as each risk is abated it is eliminated from the register and thus the project.
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Project Manager
Is it mandatory to have a full time project manager for a project? If so, what are the compelling reasons?
reachsbala
- Dec 16th, 2009
It is not mandatory to keep a full time PM for every project. It is all depends on the considering the below factors1. Size of the project2. Budget constraints3. Does the PM need for full time work or...
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How to deal with demotivated team member
How should a team leader act if he finds a senior team member is not performing upto his/ her standards due to lack of monetory growth and the team leader is aware that things wont improve much.
sekhar7791
- Aug 17th, 2015
At First we need to analyze what currently he is performing and compare with expectations... This will provide us a fair enough information. Where he is lacking and will motivate him to fulfill those ...
Chris Jiang
- Jul 21st, 2015
Depends his ability, if only money issue, I will provide the opportunity to let him to prove him, so then I will report to HR, and to make a balance between the salary and ability.
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Recurring Activities in Waterfall Method
Which of the following are the recurring activities in modified waterfall methoda)
Review
b) Final Inspection
c) Requirement traceability
d) Warranty and supporti) A
ii) A,C,D
iii) D
iv) A,B,Cmkdeshpande
- Feb 3rd, 2011
A> Review is recurring, because before you exit from each phase in waterfall you need to review
jishuthomas
- Sep 1st, 2010
Ans: DIn Waterfall Model, the project ends once build is delivered. Only maintainence and support takes place
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How do we make Function Point Analysis.
sundar.g70
- Nov 15th, 2007
Funcitonal points can be derived using tht Five Components of Function Points Data Functions Internal Logical Files External Interface Files Transactional Functions External Inputs External Outputs ...
shabeeh
- Dec 26th, 2006
Functional point analysys is a concept of finding out estimates in terms of points. It is one of the best practise of finding out estimates irespective of any technology dependancy.FPA is divided into...
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How often is learning process important for a project manager and why?
SomGollakota
- Jun 14th, 2007
As often as it takes. Learning is an on-going process. One learns something new everyday, if one knows where to look. Projects, by definition, are unique. As such, the situations encountered in projec...
keerun
- Apr 12th, 2007
Project Management is a practice and in every practice it is very important to understand the framework and rules.There is certainly a need of learning new methodologies and advancements in this practice as every PM has unique solution to every situation.
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Why is communication skill very vital for a project manager?
SomGollakota
- Jun 14th, 2007
Communication is the basis for any relationship - it can make or break it. A project depends on several human components - customers, management, stakeholders, various dependency groups, direct teams,...
raghu
- Feb 21st, 2007
PM is Role model for total team and he should be very strong in communication skills. Apart from that he/she should be able to understand the requirements which includes listening skills, messenger skills (communicating between business clients and Tech team) and leadership skills.
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What are the stages of project a project manager gets involved with?
mgayathry01
- Dec 5th, 2007
When the project charter is created, the PM is named and the roles responsibilities of the PM are mentioned in it. Thereafter, the PM should take complete ownership of the project ...
Subbu
- Feb 21st, 2007
Project Manager needs to be involved right from the Contract phase till Acceptance phase for a project development. In case of product development, he has to be involved right from requirements gather...
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What are examples on ways you've supported direct management?
indranilpuzari
- Nov 26th, 2009
Direct management is best supported when you ensure they have a motivated workforce and relevant project information on time. As a manager, i ensure the employees reporting into me are tuned for high ...
ds1164
- May 31st, 2009
Most of the time management does not know the actual status of the project. It get involved whenever there is any issue.?The way I have supported the management?is by? creating a dashboard, where management can see the progress and milestone status of the project.
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As Project Manager, what are examples on how you drive your projects?
Aparna21
- Feb 1st, 2011
I believe if we plan well - success will follow. As a thumb rule spend 10% of complete time on planing. Involve your team in all planning. Do not try to do things alone because major execution part ha...
babukopparam
- Dec 31st, 2007
Visualize things from 1000 feet high - meaning have a complete picture of the project (past, present and future). -> is the project as per schedule -> is the way in which project is mo...
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Project Manager Interviews
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