1. GRO Project Management Handbook

2. INTRODUCTION Purpose of the GRO PM Handbook
Value of Project Management
PMBOK® Guide

3. Purpose of the GRO PM Handbook
A consistent project management process is necessary to ensure resources, schedules and objectives are managed efficiently and effectively.

4. Value of Project Management
The deliberate focus on the management of a project results in greater project success:
Improved communication
Meeting scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations
Capturing and sharing lessons learned
Better documentation

5. PMBOK® Guide
Project management is most successful when founded in best practices.
The GRO Project Management Handbook is based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
The PMBOK® Guide is an American National Standard (ANSI/PMI ) and was developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

6. Initiating Projects Introduce and Discuss the Project
Develop the Project Charter
Use the template in Appendix A and distribute it to key stakeholders for review
The project sponsor approves the project charter
The project manager proceeds to the Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing procedures

7. Planning Projects
Develop the Project Management Plan with key stakeholders
Create the basic Project Management Plan document; use the template in Appendix B
Define the Scope
Create the Project Schedule
Develop the Budget

8. Planning Projects (continued)
Plan for Quality Management
Plan Human Resources
Plan Communications
Procurement Planning
Risk Planning
Approve the Project Management Plan

9. Executing Projects Acquire Project Team Execute Project Work
Develop Project Team
Communication and Information Distribution

10. Monitoring and Controlling Projects
Integrated Change Control
Scope Verification
Perform Quality Control
Manage Project Team and Stakeholders
Status Reporting
Risk Monitoring and Control
Contract Administration

11. Closing Projects Close the Project
Collect records and archive documentation
Analyze lessons learned and prepare a Project Closure Report (refer to Appendix C)
Settle and close contracts.

12. Project Portfolio Management
The GRO Project Management Specialist adds and maintains projects on the GRO Project List, based on discussions and/or regular status meetings.
The GRO Project List includes information on all project priorities, schedule, responsibilities, and status.

13. Thank You!