Project Management Professional: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Re: PMHUB-G dou you know the answer to this PMP Exam question?

This is an incredibly foolish or naive answer...... Like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.......

Exactly what good is "updating the human resources plan" going to do to solve the root cause problem, which is you don't have qualified people on your team?

In the real world, the project manager should be empowered to get the resources necessary, whether internally or externally and if it means hiring them from outside, that is what he/she should be authorized to do. The second option would be to train them, but that takes time as well and usually time is not a luxury project managers have.

Bottom line- an absurd, nonsensical answer to a very real problem....

BR,

Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 6:40 PM, PMHUB <pmhub@pmhub.net> wrote:

You are in the executing phase of your project. You have spent a lot of time negotiating for the best human resources but the people you have obtained do not have the expertise necessary to complete the project activities, according to the Project Management Plan. What is the first thing you should do to try to remedy this situation? Update the Human Resource Management Plan Issue a change request Renegotiate for the required human resources Provide training to the under-skilled human resources A The scenario says that you were unable to acquire a project team according to your plan. Renegotiating is not a good option as you have already acquired resources. You only issue a change request when there is a required change in the project baselines. You will also most likely need to provide training to your under-skilled staff. However, the first thing you need to do is to update the Human Resource Management Plan to reflect your current staff’s expertise levels and training requirements. PMBOK Guide 5th Edition, page 272

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PMHUB-G Anil's LL: I did go through PMBOK ....

"Once I am done with Prepcast and received my 35 hrs certificate, i became a PMI Member and then submitted the application form.

I did go through PMBOK after my application was approved."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/11/anil-vempati-pmp-lessons-learned-first-attempt-passed/

PMHUB-G Project closing Exam question - what is the answer?

As your project begins to wind up, your team begins looking for other projects to work on.

You, as a project manager, what should you do?

Options :

a. Prevent your team from having dialogues with other projects.
b. Threaten your team with penalty power should they not complete their work.
c. Encourage your team to prepare for their next project, but remind them that they are still accountable for the work remaining on your project.
d. Replace your team with new team members who will be more dedicated towards work.

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pmp-exam-questions-source-whizlabs-exam-simulator/

PMHUB-G dou you know the answer to this PMP Exam question?

You are in the executing phase of your project. You have spent a lot of time negotiating for the best human resources but the people you have obtained do not have the expertise necessary to complete the project activities, according to the Project Management Plan. What is the first thing you should do to try to remedy this situation?

Update the Human Resource Management Plan

Issue a change request

Renegotiate for the required human resources

Provide training to the under-skilled human resources

The scenario says that you were unable to acquire a project team according to your plan.

Renegotiating is not a good option as you have already acquired resources. You only issue a change request when there is a required change in the project baselines. You will also most likely need to provide training to your under-skilled staff. However, the first thing you need to do is to update the Human Resource Management Plan to reflect your current staff’s expertise levels and training requirements.

PMBOK Guide 5th Edition, page 272

Sunday, March 30, 2014

PMHUB-G Last day - opportunity to get 10% OFF from PM Prepcast

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

PMHUB-G Dealing with PMP Exam Myths

PMHUB-G Last 3 days - This month spcieal: PM Prepcast

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

PMHUB-G Crosswind PMP sample PMP Exam Problem

Sign-off has just occurred on the project charter. There are items in the project charter that mandate a specific vendor and describe the maximum amount of physical and computer storage space available to the team. These are examples of what?

(A)Assumptions that impact the project

(B)Constraints that impact the project

(C)Risks of the project

(D)Activity resource requirements

Monday, March 24, 2014

PMHUB-G The answer for a sample problem from PM Prepcast?

Marilyn’s project is behind schedule. Marilyn opens her scheduling tool and adjusts some leads and lags in order to fast track the project. As a result, the project is aligned with the current time constraint. However, when Marilyn uses the “Level Resources” feature, the project finish date again goes past the time constraint. What is Marilyn’s best option?

Marilyn must make sure that she did not make a mistake when using the “Level Resources” feature

Marilyn must not use the “Level Resources” feature after fast tracking the project

Marilyn must crash the project after fast tracking it

Marilyn must issue a change request

When the “Resource Leveling” feature delays a project, it means that the resources were over-allocated.

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pm-prepcast-free-pmp-exam-questions-and-answers-pmbok-5/

Sunday, March 23, 2014

PMHUB-G Last 6 days opportunity - PM Prepcast

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

PMHUB-G David Kohrell, PMP: Project Exclusions, Assumptions and Constraints

"Here are some examples of exclusions, assumptions, and constraints for this project. Project exclusions are those things that outside of the project boundaries. It explicitly states what is not included in the project. This project does not include making enough cookies for Anna to eat some herself."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/03/1996/

PMHUB-G Vipul C real life experience

"I stopped solving questions one week before and took one week leave from Office for preparation. Day before examination I just went through PMBOK, Rita Tricks of the trade and marked things to refer and my Notes. I also tried writing braindumps in minimal time everyday before I commence my studies."

Real life experience here:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/03/vipul-c-passed-pmp-exam-on-15-march-2011/

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

PMHUB-G Pls help to answer PMP Exam problem

Try to answer this simple problem from Whizlabs

A project manager is having trouble securing developers for her project. Every time she asks the functional manager for resources for her project, he says they’re all assigned to other work. So she constantly has to go over his head to overrule him.

Which type of organization is she working for?

Options :

a.Functional
b. Weak Matrix
c. Strong Matrix
d.Projectized

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pmp-exam-questions-source-whizlabs-exam-simulator/

Monday, March 17, 2014

PMHUB-G PMP Exam problem - Source: Whizlabs

A seller organization was executing work for a project under a contract. During the course of the project, a number of disputes arose over the scope and quality of work.

The project manager from buyer decided to verify compliance in the seller’s work processes and deliverables. Which of the following tools the project manager applied here?

Options :

a. Inspections and Audits
b. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
c. Claims court
d. Appeals court

answer is here:

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pmp-exam-questions-source-whizlabs-exam-simulator/

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Fwd: PMHUB-G Spend 15 minutes on these lessons today

Below is a list of Video Lessons and a great sample of PMP Exam Simulator from PMPrepcast. Thanks to Cornelius Fitchner and his team for making this available to PMHUB members

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pmprepcast-several-lessons-and-simulator-sample/

PMHUB-G After PMP, What is NEXT?

"Congratulations! You have earned your PMP certification, and it feels great to have that behind you. It is certainly a milestone, and an accomplishment worth celebrating. But after a short time, the question often becomes “What’s next?“"

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/07/john-reiling-now-you%E2%80%99re-a-pmp-what-next/

PMHUB-G Prasanth: Passed the toughest exam I had taken in my life ...

"I just cleared it very narrowly.”IT IS THE TOUGHEST EXAM THAT I HAD TAKEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE”.

I have my masters degree in computer application, Post graduate diploma in Operations management, Certified software testing professional and a Functional/Technical consultant with good project management exposure.

It took me more than 2 years to at least understand and assimilate the concept that PMI is focusing on""

Interesting reading for your Sunday ....

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2010/04/prasanth-passed-the-toughest-exam-i-had-taken-in-my-life/

Saturday, March 15, 2014

PMHUB-G How to become PMI-ACP - a true life story

“I also wish I’d have given myself a little more time to go over all of the different concepts that maybe on the test,” Felix said. “The totality of my experience had been with Scrum, one of the frameworks for Agile that’s part of the test. I felt very comfortable with that, but I was very weak with Lean and XP and they were the things that going in, I knew I didn’t have a lot of experience with.”

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2014/03/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-csm-how-to-become-pmi-acp-certified-even-after-a-disappointing-class/

Thursday, March 13, 2014

PMHUB-G Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Mail from John Reiling: Offer for PMHUB members

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

I know this forum is about Project Management certification...but you may not be sure about which certification - project management or something related - or you may be a PMP and want to earn PDUs and even another certification at the same time. If you'd like to learn more about Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or just learn more about Six Sigma check out our current Special Offer for PDUs on Six Sigma Green Belt training and our PMP online training special offer, expiring Thursday March 20.

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See our Six Sigma Green Belt certification page to purchase the training and get the special offer.

PMHUB-G Spend 15 minutes on these lessons today

Below is a list of Video Lessons and a great sample of PMP Exam Simulator from PMPrepcast. Thanks to Cornelius Fitchner and his team for making this available to PMHUB members

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pmprepcast-several-lessons-and-simulator-sample/

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

PMHUB-G More Familiar with PMBOK 4?

"There are notable changes between version four and version five of thePMBOK® Guide. For instance the number of Knowledge Areas has been increased from 9 to 10 and the number of processes has been increased from 42 to 47. But this change is only simple if you look at it numerically. It is much more complex under the hood. Here’s an example:"

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2013/05/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-csm-how-to-upgrade-yourself-to-the-pmbok-guide-5th-edition/?shared=email&msg=fail

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

PMHUB-G Interactive PMBOK® Glossary Terms and Definitions

Within this database you will find all 534 project management terms and definitions located in the Project Management Body Of Knowledge® Glossary (Fifth Edition 2013).

If you are studying for the PMP® exam, you can use this site like flashcards to help you memorize the definitions.

PMBOK® Glossary Terms and Definitions here:

http://www.pmconnection.com/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia&op=list_content&eid=4

Sunday, March 9, 2014

PMHUB-G what you can learn from Jiri Khun - Prague

This LL is another of my favorite. Not only for the wisdom of Jiri Khun, his reviews of study materials used but ....

Read the comments, two of the comments in fact is critical of the PMP Ceritifcation It is a scam they said and let you be the judge!

(some of the links given by Jiri might not work due to the changes but focus on his wisdom)

"You have 4 hours to answer 200 questions. It sounds like easy task to do it – do not underestimate it. It is really not easy to concentrate the whole time. Before my test started, I had 15 minutes for software introduction. Thanks to knowledge of PM Fastrack I was familiar with this version in a few minutes – so my exam could start."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/01/jiri-khun-my-pmp-exam-lessons-learned-5-1-2011/

Saturday, March 8, 2014

PMHUB-G Akbar of Dubai - LL

I like the tone and honesty of this LL from Akbar:there is a lot of wisdom that we all can learn here

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2010/05/akbar-raja-passed-pmp-exam-in-dubai/

"Being 55 yrs of age with difficulties in concentration , memory , focus ,arthritis , work load in my present job, I took this up in a mental framework and attitude of ‘learning’ something instead of the ‘know it all’ attitude. Attended the eligibility classes on 5 consecutive weekly-offs during which time I normally sleep after lunch. Was difficult even to keep awake at these classes. The last exam I gave was 32 yrs ago and it was very difficult to memorise even simple formulas like CPI=EV/AC."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2010/05/akbar-raja-passed-pmp-exam-in-dubai/

Friday, March 7, 2014

PMHUB-G Dublin call all PMP Asprants

I really like this LL. Reasons?

1. it is written by a PM from Dublin:-)

2. It contains reviews of several Study Materials

3. It is good for week end reading

"The first 20 or so questions were very straightforward and I was wondering when the difficulty kicked in and then BAM! I had a run of questions where I was struggling to figure out what was actually being asked. I read a LL from a PMP on this forum where they said if this happens to you DON’T PANIC, these could very well be from the 25 non scoring questions. This is great advice. And I wish I could remember that person’s name, I would thank them. So the big thing is don’t panic."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/07/tordub-passed-pmp-july-14-dublin/

PMHUB-G communication problem,what is the answer?

You are managing a telecom project. You have two teams reporting to you. One team is responsible for equipment installation and the other team is responsible for commissioning and testing the equipment. Both teams are working in parallel so that as soon as the installation team finishes equipment installation at one site, they move on to another site for installation. This allows the commissioning and testing team to start their activities on the newly installed site. The reporting structure is such that each of the teams has five engineers and a separate team lead. Each team member interacts with each other but only the team leads interact with you. Both team leads also interact with each other to synchronize their operations. How many communication channels do you have on your project?

a. 33

b. 23

c. 42

d.78

which is the correct answer?

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pm-prepcast-free-pmp-exam-questions-and-answers-pmbok-5/

PMHUB-G Please help answer this scheduling question

a. Marilyn must make sure that she did not make a mistake when using the “Level Resources” feature

b.Marilyn must not use the “Level Resources” feature after fast tracking the project

c.Marilyn must crash the project after fast tracking it

d. Marilyn must issue a change request

What is the answer? This is a sample problem from PM Prepcast:

If you are not so sure - you can check here:

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/pm-prepcast-free-pmp-exam-questions-and-answers-pmbok-5/

PMHUB-G Message to newly minted PMP - What Next?

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/07/john-reiling-now-you%E2%80%99re-a-pmp-what-next/

Thursday, March 6, 2014

PMHUB-G Wise words from the one that FAILED

"I did my exam last Wednesday and I unfortunately did not pass

Other people have said that other questions that follow can help answer previous questions. While this is true to a point, I did find that dwelling too much on questions that followed is not a good idea. Personally, I started to doubt my previous answers and I ended up going back and doubting why I answered x when I had been pretty sure it was the correct answer first time round. This also comes back to knowing your processes inside out!"

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/11/little1-my-lessons-learned-for-capm/

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

PMHUB-G Please help in answering this PMP Exam question!

37. You are the project manager for a project that has many deliverables. One deliverable is a new version of an Ethernet switch. You have completed the project on time and on budget. A vendor is now starting the roll out of the new Ethernet switch to your customers. The vendor has scheduled you to help with the roll out. What is your response to the vendor?

(A)Ask for a schedule to see what the time lines are for each installation

(B)Contact the vendor to discuss the financial cost for your help

(C)Consult your manager on your schedule

(D)Tell the vendor that the scope of the project has been fulfilled, the project is closed, and you are no longer available

The answer is here:

SOURCE: Crosswind's PMP Exam question samples: http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/crosswind-pmp-exam-success-series-exam-simulation-questions/

PMHUB-G Please answer this PMP Exam question

18. The project manager and his team are using an Ishikawa or fishbone diagram as part of the quality component for the coal extraction project. Of the following, which best describes the reason they are utilizing this diagram?

(A)To assess the defects which are creating quality issues

(B)To evaluate project activities that have the potential to create defects

(C)To review symptoms to determine the source of the defects

(D)B and C

The answer can be found in the below link:

This sampleis taken from Crosswind's sets of 40 questions here:

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/crosswind-pmp-exam-success-series-exam-simulation-questions/

PMHUB-G Last minute announcement: Special Offer for PDUs on MS Project training,

If you want to pursue MS Project certification, or just learn more about MS Project check out our current Special Offer for PDUs on MS Project training, expiring this Thursday March 6, and grab our MS Project Certification De-mystified White Paper.

Why might it be useful to earn MS Project Certification, besides earning PDUs?

Here are some of the comments from other PM's/PMP's, summarized from LinkedIn discussions:

"If you can translate all of the theoretical knowledge from an written standard like PMBOK into a practical tool like MS Project, you obtain a complete insight of what project management is. On the market probably there will be not much difference, but your level of confidence will rise up exponentially."
"If you are certified project manager (PMI), MSP will be a natural."
"Having a PMP does not automatically translate into the skill of using MS Project. It is assumed by many managers that if you are a PMP you must know a software scheduling package. Obtaining MS Project certification will not only teach you the scheduling concepts and the software but you will then be able to show others you competency in MS Project."
"When did having a certification ever hurt your knowledge??"

PMHUB-G can you answer this simple PMP Exam Question?

3. Which of the following is an advantage of a functional organization?

(A)Having a home to go to when the project is complete

(B)Not having a home when the project is complete

(C)Having more than one project to work on

(D)Having more than one boss

answer to this Question is in this which contains 50 more questions

http://www.pmhub.net/PMD/crosswind-pmp-exam-success-series-exam-simulation-questions/

PMHUB-G Intro to PDU: what it is, categories and how to collect

It’s just 20 hours per year, less than 2 hours a month. Plan on spending those hours learning something that will improve your job performance or by doing something that helps others in your profession. Either way, it’s a rewarding experience that takes very little time if you do it regularly.

INTRO:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2012/12/cornelius-fitchner-pmp-pdu-tip-6-categories-2-divisions/

Everything About PDU

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/category/pdu/

Monday, March 3, 2014

PMHUB-G Spend 5 minutes a day on LLs

Spend at least 5 minutes a day to motivate your self, boost your confidence by reading LLs

"Practising questions is very essential. If you get an exam simulator that would help. I used Cornelius’s exam simulator 3 day trial and PM Fastrack. Cornelius’s tips, tricks and explanation are good. Rita’s and Cornelius’s questions have similar difficulty level with PMP real test. So practising their questions helped a great deal."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/05/l-johnson-cleared-pmp/

"STUDY STUDY STUDYY! I believe I overdid this phase but I felt it better to feel over-prepared then be in a state of uncertainty during the actual exam. I had to make a high level schedule leading up to my exam date. It breaksdown as follows:"

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/05/vrman-capm-passed-lessons-learned/

PMHUB-G PMI-ACP = 21 PDU, ACP LL from Felix

"Felix also found the focus on the 12 principles in the Agile Manifesto and the Scrum guide very useful. “If you’resolid with your principles, you always refer back to that,” he said. “If you’re in doubt when answering a question, always rely on what the actual Agile principles say. I did that for more than a few questions.” This LL also have review on PMI-ACP study materials and links to those materials at the bottom of the article

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2014/03/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-csm-how-to-become-pmi-acp-certified-even-after-a-disappointing-class/

Whizlabs kindly provide 3 chapters of its PMI-ACP book free of cost for your evaluation. Please check this URL : http://www.whizlabs.com/lp/link/pmi-acp-self-study-training.html

Sunday, March 2, 2014

PMHUB-G Thinking about this subject

Thinking about snow?

"To stretch your thinking, here are three levels of changing your thinking:

do things different
think different
think about thinking"

John P Reiling's article on THINKING:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2014/02/john-p-reiling-pmp-thinking-about-thinking/

PMHUB-G Agile? PMI-ACP - a Lesson Learned from Felix

Is it snowing outside? Spend a few minutes with this PMI-ACP real life experience. Remember, you get PDU and you also get a new PMI-ACP certificate!

"Felix also found the focus on the 12 principles in the Agile Manifesto and the Scrum guide very useful. “If you’resolid with your principles, you always refer back to that,” he said. “If you’re in doubt when answering a question, always rely on what the actual Agile principles say. I did that for more than a few questions.” This LL also have review on PMI-ACP study materials and links to those materials at the bottom of the article

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2014/03/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-csm-how-to-become-pmi-acp-certified-even-after-a-disappointing-class/

Saturday, March 1, 2014

PMHUB-G This Week-end homework for PMP aspirants

Spend at least 15 minutes reading Tips & Tricks or Lessons Learned,

Spent 15 minutes to test your skills vs Simulators - use the FREE PMP Exam Questions

Spent 15 minutes browsing various video courses on PMBOK 5

Read at least 3 articles on PMP Exam

Monday, March 31, 2014

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