Common T & T
Expert Judgement
Meetings
Information Exchange
Brainstorming
Decision Making
Project Management Information System
Analytical Techniques
Regression Analysis
Grouping Methods
Causal Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Forecasting
Time Series
Scenario Building
Simulation
Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Fault Tree Analysis
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Bottom-Up Estimating
Group Creativity Techniques
Brainstorming
Nominal Group Technique
Idea/Mind Mapping
Affinity Diagram
Multicriteria Decision Analysis
Group Decision-Making Techniques
Unanimity
Majority
Plurality
Dictatorship
Performance reviews
Trend analysis
Critical Path Method
Earned Value
% Complete
Variance Analysis
Benchmarking
Reserve Analysis
Contingency
Management Reserves
Contingency Reserves
Performance Reporting
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Influencing
Effective Decision Making
Information Management System
Decomposition
Analogous Estimating
Parametric Estimating
Three-point Estimating
Triangular Distribution
EST = ( O + M + P) / 3
Beta Distribution
EST = ( O + 4M + P ) / 6
Inspection
Inspect
Audit
Examine
Measure
Integration Management
Facilitation Techniques
Change Control Tools
Scope Management
Interviews
Focus Goups
Facilitated Workshops
Questionnaires & Surveys
Observations
Prototypes
Categories
Proof-of-Principal or Breadboard
Form Study
Visual
Functional or Working Prototype
Context Diagrams
Document Analysis
Alternatives Generation
Variances Analysis
Time Management
Rolling Wave Planning
Precedence Diagramming Method
Finish-to-Start
Start-to-Finish
Start-to-Start
Finish-to-Finish
Dependency Determination
Mandatory
Discretionary
External
Internal
Leads & Lags
Lag
Lead
Published Estimating Data
Alternative Analysis
Resource Optimization Techniques
Resource Leveling
Resource Smoothing
Schedule Network Analysis
Critical Chain Method
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Schedule Compression
Crashing
Fast Tracking
Critical Path Method
Forward Pass
Backward Pass
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Modeling Techniques
What-If Scenario Analysis
Monte Carlo Simulation
Three-Point Estimating
Scheduling Tool
Cost Management
Cost of Quality
Cost of Conformance
Cost of Nonconformance
Vendor Bid Analysis
Cost Aggregation
Historical Relationships
Analogous Estimating
Parametric Estimating
Funding Limit Reconciliation
Earned Value Management
Planned Value (PV)
Earned Value (EV)
EV = SUM PLANNED WORK COMPLETED
Actual Cost (AC)
Budget at Completion (BAC)
Cost Variance (CV)
CV = EV - AC
Positive = Under Planned Cost
Neutral = On Planned Cost
Negative = Over planned cost
Schedule Variance (SV)
SV = EV - PV
Positive = Ahead of Schedule
Neutral = On Schedule
Negative = Behind Schedule
Variance at Completion (VAC)
VAC = BAC - EAC
Positive = Under Planned Cost
Neutral = On Planned Cost
Negative = Over Planned Cost
Cost Performance Index (CPI)
CPI = EV / AC
> 1 = Under Planned Cost
= 1 = On Planned Cost
< 1 = Over Planned Cost
Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
SPI = EV / PV
> 1 = Ahead of Schedule
= 1 = On Schedule
< 1 = Behind Schedule
Estimate at Completion (EAC)
EAC = BAC / CPI
EAC = AC + BAC - EV
EAC = AC + Bottom-Up ETC
EAC = [(BAC - EV) / (CPI + SPI)]
Estimate to Complete (ETC)
ETC = EAC - AC
ETC = Reestimate
To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI)
TCPI = (BAC - EV) / (BAC - AC)
> 1 = Harder to Complete
= 1 = Same to Complete
< 1 = Easier to COmplete
TCPI = (BAC - EV) / (EAC - AC)
> 1 = Harder to Complete
= 1 = Same to Complete
< 1 = Easier to COmplete
Forecasting
Quality Management
Seven Basic Quality Tools
Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
Flowcharts
Checksheets
Pareto Diagrams
Histograms
Control Charts
Scatter Diagrams
Design of Experiments
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Statistical Sampling
Additional Quality Planning Tools
Brainstorming
Force Field Analysis
Nominal Group Technique
Quality Management & Control Tools
Quality Management & Control Tools
Affinity Diagrams
Process Decision Program Charts (PDPC)
Interrelationship Diagraphs
Tree Diagrams
Prioritization Matrices
Activity Network Diagram
Matrix Diagram
Process Analysis
Quality Audits
Approved Change Requests Review
Human Resource Managment
Organization Charts & Position Descriptions
Hierarchical Charts
Position Descriptions
Matrix Charts
RACI Chart
Networking
Organizational Theory
Pre-Assignment
Negotiation
Acquisition
Virtual Teams
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Availability
Cost
Experience
Ability
Knowledge
Skills
Attitude
International Factors
Training
Informal
Formal
Team-Building Activities
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
Ground Rules
Colocation
Recognition & Rewards
Personnel Assessment Tools
Project Performance Appraisals
Observation & Conversation
Conflict Management
Withdraw/Avoid
Smooth/Accomodate
Compromise/Reconcile
Force/Direct
Collaborate/Problem Solve
Communication Management
Communication Requirements Analysis
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Communication Technology
Urgency
Availability
Ease of Use
Project Environment
Sensitivity & Confidentiality
Communication Models
Encode
Transmit Message
Decode
Acknowledge
Feedback/Response
Communication Methods
Interactive
Push
Pull
Risk Management
Information Gathering Techniques
Brainstorming
Delphi Technique
Interviewing
Root Cause Analysis
Documentation Review
Assumptions Analysis
Diagramming Techniques
Cause & Effect Diagram
System/Process Flowcharts
Influence Diagrams
Checklist Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Risk Probability & Impact Assessment
Probability & Impact Matrix
Risk Data Quality Asssessment
Risk Categorization
Risk Urgency Assessment
Data Gathering & Representation Techniques
Interviewing
Probability Distribution
Beta
Triangular
Quantitative Risk Analysis & Modeling Techniques
Sensitivity Analysis
Expected Monetary Value Analysis
Modeling & Simulations
Strategies for Positive Risk or Opportunities
Exploit
Enhance
Share
Accept
Strategies for Negative Risk or Threats
Avoid
Transfer
Mitigate
Accept
Contingent Response Strategies
Technical Performance Measurement
Variance & Trend Analysis
Risk Reassessment
Risk Audits
Procurement Management
Make or Buy Analysis
Market Research
Proposal Evaluation Techniques
Bidder Conference
Independent Estimates
Procurement Negotiations
Advertising
Contract Change Control System
Procurement Performance Reviews
Inspections & Audits
Payment Systems
Claims Administration
Records Management System
Procurement Audits
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Analysis
Management Skills
Engagement Levels
Unaware
Resistant
Neutral
Supportive
Leading