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PM Fundamentals

Overview
Project
Project Management
Program, Portfolio, Operations
Project Stakeholders
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Project Environment

Overview
Enterprise Environmental Factors
Organizational Process Assets
Management Elements
Governance Frameworks
Organizational Structure Types
Project Management Office (PMO)

Role of the Project Manager

Overview
PMI Talent Triangle
Powers of the Project Manager
Management vs Leadership
Leadership Styles

Development Approach and Life Cycle

Overview
Project Phase and Life Cycle
Development Approach
Predictive Development Approach
Adaptive Development Approach
Hybrid Development Approach

Project Management Processes

Overview
How Projects Are Initiated
Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing

Ethics and Professional Conduct

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Project Initiation

Definition of Project Initiation

Launching a process that can result in the authorization of a new project.

Last updated: March 12, 2025

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