Ability to Perform

GP 2.2 Plan the Process

Establish and maintain the plan for performing the integrated project-management process.

Elaboration

Typically, this plan for performing the integrated project management process is a part of the project plan as described in the Project Planning process area.

GP 2.3 Provide Resources

Provide adequate resources for performing the integrated project management process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.

Elaboration

Examples of resources provided include the following tools:

• Problem-tracking and trouble-reporting packages

• Groupware

• Video conferencing

• Integrated decision database

• Integrated product support environments

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the integrated project management process.

GP 2.5 Train People

Train the people performing or supporting the integrated project management process as needed.

Elaboration

Examples of training topics include the following:

• Tailoring the organization's set of standard processes to meet the needs of the project

• Procedures for managing the project based on the project's defined process

• Using the organization's measurement repository

• Using the organizational process assets

• Integrated management

• Intergroup coordination

• Group problem solving

For Integrated Product and Process Development

Examples of training topics also include the following:

• Building the project's shared vision

• Team building