Project+ objective-1-6-Explain the different types of organizational structures.

1-6-Explain the different types of organizational structures.
• Functional
• Weak matrix
• Matrix
• Strong matrix
• Projectized

Project+ objective-1-5-Outline the process groups of the project life cycle.

1-5-Outline the process groups of the project life cycle.
• Initiating/pre-project setup
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring/controlling
• Closing

Project+ objective-1-4-Explain the components of a project charter

1-4-Explain the components of a project charter
• Key project deliverables
• High-level milestones
• High-level cost estimates
• Identify stakeholders
• General project approach
• Problem statement
• High-level assumptions
• High-level constraints
• High-level risks
• Project objectives

Project+ objective-1-3-Summarize the steps required to validate a project.

1-3-Summarize the steps required to validate a project.
• Validate business case
   - Feasibility analysis
   - Justification for project
   - Alignment to strategic plan

• Identify and analyze stakeholders

Project+ objective-1-2-Identify the characteristics of a project

1-2-Identify the characteristics of a project
• Temporary endeavor
• Delivers a unique product or service
• Constrained by time
• Resources and quality

Project+ objective-1-1- Explain the requirements to complete a pre-project setup

Reference

Explain the requirements to complete a pre-project setup.
• Identify the project
   It is a temporary endeavor that has a definite beginning and ending dates, and it's result is unique product, service, or results.  If the goals are set out to accomplish and fulfilled and the stakeholders are satisfied with the results, then the project is considered successful.  Projects also bring out products, services or results that never existed before. This may include creating tangible goods, implementing software, writing a book, planning and implementing events and more.
They are unique, temporary
• Validate the project
• Prepare a project charter
• Obtain approval (signature) for project charter