Chapter 3. The process framework and the project
manager’s role: It all fits together
All of the work you do on a project is
made up of processes. Once you know how all the processes in your
project fit together, it’s easy to remember everything you need to know for the
PMP exam. There’s a pattern to all of the work that gets done
on your project. First you plan it, and then you get to work. While you are
doing the work, you are always comparing your project to your original plan.
When things start to get off-plan, it’s your job to make corrections and put
everything back on track. And the process framework—the
process groups and knowledge areas—is the
key to all of this happening smoothly.
Cooking up a project
When you
cook something from a recipe for the first time, there are certain steps
you always follow:
First, figure out what you’re going to make.
Then make all your plans.
Next, it’s time to start cooking!
Finally, you can give the cookies to a loved one.
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