The document outlines the typical project life cycle which includes initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and control, and closing phases. It then provides more details on the project initiation phase including developing the business case, feasibility study, project charter, and project team. Finally, it discusses the importance of planning, defines construction project planning, and describes the key activities in the planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure phases.
What is a Project and Project Management? This presentation helps you to gain more knowledge about how to manage a project and helps in understanding the Project Life Cycle.
The document outlines the 5 main phases of a typical project management life cycle: conception & initiation, definition & planning, execution, performance & control, and closure. It provides details on the key activities and documents required for each phase, including developing a project charter, management plan, tracking costs and quality, and conducting a post-mortem review. The goal is to define the project, plan its execution, monitor and control performance throughout, and formally close out the project.
The document provides an overview of software project management. It defines what constitutes a software project and discusses the need for software project management. It describes the typical project management life cycle which includes initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases. It also outlines the key roles and responsibilities of a project manager which include planning activities, organizing teams, delegating tasks, controlling time management, managing deliverables, and monitoring progress. Effective software project management is needed to deliver quality products on time and within budget by addressing factors that can impact the triple constraints of time, cost, and scope.
This document provides an overview of a training program on effective project management skills. It covers the following key areas:
1. The project management life cycle which includes initiation, planning, implementation, and closure. Planning involves creating schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
2. Implementation requires executing tasks, monitoring progress, and controlling the project. Risks are identified, analyzed, and responded to during this phase.
3. Closure activities encompass handing over final deliverables, communicating project end, and conducting lessons learned reviews.
4. Fundamental concepts are defined, like the characteristics of projects and the "triple constraint" of time, cost and scope. Tools like work breakdown structures and Gant
This document provides an overview of project management. It defines project management as a carefully planned effort to accomplish a project, which is a one-time effort to produce a specific result. The document then outlines the key components of project management, which include developing a plan, defining goals and objectives, determining resources, budgets and timelines, managing implementation, and performing controls. It also lists several common approaches to project management and describes the typical major phases of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing a project.
This document provides an introduction to project management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a unique set of activities aimed at creating a product or service. Projects are classified in various ways such as by type (defensive or aggressive), size (large, medium, small), and area (technical, organizational, economic, social). The key phases of a project lifecycle are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and termination. Important aspects of project management include scheduling, risk management, and using tools such as work breakdown structures, network diagrams, and Gantt charts. The overall goal of project management is to deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Initial project review consists of controlling project expenditures and ensuring actual costs match planned costs. It also includes a post-audit after project completion to compare actual performance to plans.
The project audit program involves preliminary examination of the project, preparing statements of current and future status, and presenting audit results.
The project auditor provides the actual project status, examines project methodology, identifies quality problems and solutions, makes recommendations, prepares action plans, and measures present and future project state. Objectives include providing clear status, identifying quality issues, spotting problems early, establishing standards, and creating an information system.
What is a Project and Project Management? This presentation helps you to gain more knowledge about how to manage a project and helps in understanding the Project Life Cycle.
The document outlines the 5 main phases of a typical project management life cycle: conception & initiation, definition & planning, execution, performance & control, and closure. It provides details on the key activities and documents required for each phase, including developing a project charter, management plan, tracking costs and quality, and conducting a post-mortem review. The goal is to define the project, plan its execution, monitor and control performance throughout, and formally close out the project.
The document provides an overview of software project management. It defines what constitutes a software project and discusses the need for software project management. It describes the typical project management life cycle which includes initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases. It also outlines the key roles and responsibilities of a project manager which include planning activities, organizing teams, delegating tasks, controlling time management, managing deliverables, and monitoring progress. Effective software project management is needed to deliver quality products on time and within budget by addressing factors that can impact the triple constraints of time, cost, and scope.
This document provides an overview of a training program on effective project management skills. It covers the following key areas:
1. The project management life cycle which includes initiation, planning, implementation, and closure. Planning involves creating schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
2. Implementation requires executing tasks, monitoring progress, and controlling the project. Risks are identified, analyzed, and responded to during this phase.
3. Closure activities encompass handing over final deliverables, communicating project end, and conducting lessons learned reviews.
4. Fundamental concepts are defined, like the characteristics of projects and the "triple constraint" of time, cost and scope. Tools like work breakdown structures and Gant
This document provides an overview of project management. It defines project management as a carefully planned effort to accomplish a project, which is a one-time effort to produce a specific result. The document then outlines the key components of project management, which include developing a plan, defining goals and objectives, determining resources, budgets and timelines, managing implementation, and performing controls. It also lists several common approaches to project management and describes the typical major phases of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing a project.
This document provides an introduction to project management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a unique set of activities aimed at creating a product or service. Projects are classified in various ways such as by type (defensive or aggressive), size (large, medium, small), and area (technical, organizational, economic, social). The key phases of a project lifecycle are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and termination. Important aspects of project management include scheduling, risk management, and using tools such as work breakdown structures, network diagrams, and Gantt charts. The overall goal of project management is to deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Initial project review consists of controlling project expenditures and ensuring actual costs match planned costs. It also includes a post-audit after project completion to compare actual performance to plans.
The project audit program involves preliminary examination of the project, preparing statements of current and future status, and presenting audit results.
The project auditor provides the actual project status, examines project methodology, identifies quality problems and solutions, makes recommendations, prepares action plans, and measures present and future project state. Objectives include providing clear status, identifying quality issues, spotting problems early, establishing standards, and creating an information system.
The document discusses project management processes and software project planning. It describes the five basic phases of directing and controlling a project: conception and initiation, definition and planning, launch or execution, performance and control, and close. It also outlines the key responsibilities of a project manager, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Finally, it details the various activities involved in software project planning such as scope definition, quality planning, time and resource estimation, risk identification, schedule development, and cost estimation.
The document provides information about Nepal Engineering Council Registration Examination for Civil Engineering. It includes the author's educational background and areas of study. It then discusses various topics related to project scheduling and management, including project classifications, project life cycle phases, project planning process, project scheduling techniques like bar charts, CPM and PERT, resource leveling and smoothing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
Project Planning and Approval Process Presentation.Presentation about how projects planned and approved. Presentation by Atif Nauman (University of Gujrat)
Starts with the basic learning in Critical Path Method and continued with the the use of MS Project software. Even though the software is upgraded to teh latest version, the basic fundamentals in using the software does not change
The document provides guidance on conducting a project audit. It outlines that a project audit should be done when a project is underperforming its goals. The objectives of an audit are to evaluate project management and governance. An audit will identify what is working well and what needs improvement to get a project back on track. The document then details each step of conducting an audit, including defining a charter, assessment plan, conducting the audit, presenting findings, and implementing approved changes. [/SUMMARY]
Project integration management has seven integrated processes (steps) that ensure a project work like a charm.
Project Charter
Developing a project charter is the first process of project integration management. A project charter is a project definition document that describes essential project information such as the project name, location, project objectives, project vision, project stakeholders, etc.
A project can not begin without a project charter. It is an official document that authorizes the project formally. Business case, agreements, and organizational process assets are the inputs of the project charter.
Project Management Plan
The project management plan is an extensive document that involves all the information required to manage the project. It is a key project document created by the outputs of the other processes. Some of the complementary documents of the project management plan are scope statement, project budget, project schedule, risk assessment, quality management plan, etc.
Project management plan creates a guideline for the project management system. It is an essential document created by project managers. Key project deliverables, project charter, and the project scope are the inputs of the project management plan.
Direct and Manage Project Work
Direct and manage project work process comes after the project management plan is created. Direct and manage the project work process is managing the execution of project work. Managing the project work involves managing deliverables, directing the project team, managing procurement activities, etc. Change log, risk register, project schedule, change requests, project budget are some of the inputs of this process.
Manage Project Knowledge
Manage project knowledge is one of the most important processes in project integration management. It involves using the knowledge of the team and creating additional knowledge to complete the project successfully. Transferring the gained knowledge to the organization is very important for future projects. Deliverables, lessons learned register, stakeholder register are some of the inputs of manage project knowledge process.
Monitor and Control Project Work
Monitoring and controlling project work is a critical process in project integration management. It involves work performance reporting and comparing the actual and planned values to ensure that the project is on track. Project management reporting plays a critical role in this process. Effective project control practices are vital for a project’s success. Earned value management techniques can be used as well as other project control techniques while performing the monitoring and controlling process. Cost forecasts, schedule forecasts, work performance information, assumption log, and other related project documents are the inputs of monitor and control project work process.
Perform Integrated Change Control
Change requests put strains on the project team. Change requests often nec
Initial project review consists of control of projects in progress and post-audits. Control of projects in progress specifies spending limits and ensures actual spending matches plans through periodic reviews. Post-audits compare actual and planned performance after a project's completion and are done for projects over a certain cost.
The project audit program involves preliminary examination of the project, preparing statements of current and future status, and presenting an audit report. The project auditor provides status updates, examines project methods, identifies quality issues and solutions, makes recommendations, prepares action plans, and measures present and future states. Objectives of project audits are to provide status, identify quality issues, spot problems, establish standards, and enable information systems.
Initial project review consists of control of projects in progress and post-audits. Control of projects in progress specifies spending limits and ensures actual spending matches plans through periodic reviews. Post-audits compare actual and planned performance after a project's completion and are done for projects over a certain cost.
The project audit program involves preliminary examination of the project, preparing statements of current and future status, and presenting an audit report. The functions of a project auditor are to provide status updates, examine project methodology, identify quality issues and solutions, make recommendations, prepare action plans, and measure present and future states. Objectives of project audits are to provide clear status, identify quality problems, spot generic problems and solutions, establish standards and
The document discusses the importance of project planning and describes the five stages of project planning: 1) Develop a project overview to define goals, objectives, approach and risks. 2) Plan the work by creating an activity plan that organizes and prioritizes tasks. 3) Make activity assignments by allocating tasks to team members. 4) Put the plan into action and track progress. 5) Prepare a closeout report to review lessons learned. Effective project planning is critical to project success by clarifying the scope and ensuring all necessary tasks are completed on schedule.
Project management involves applying skills and techniques to guide a project from start to finish through defined phases. The project life cycle consists of 5 phases - initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closure - to successfully complete a project according to plan. Each phase is necessary and requires approval to move the project forward, with reviews at each stage to assess the project's status.
The document discusses project implementation, including defining it as converting project inputs to outputs. It outlines key phases like project activation and operation. A project implementation plan is described as including a schedule, roles, stakeholder participation, structure, finances, reporting, and sustainability. Methods for implementation planning like Gantt charts are explained. Factors affecting success and challenges are listed. Effective management of implementation is emphasized as setting up systems and offices, recruiting staff, defining responsibilities, and establishing records and financial procedures.
This strategic projects report summarizes the progress of several projects in Q3 2013. The Term Shift project completed the decision to shift to annual terms starting in 2015. The MC-LC Cooperation project delivered most coaching visits to help LCs. The National Conference Cycle created a new multi-year conference plan but lacked managers for upcoming events. The LC Planning process released tools for 2014 plans but faced challenges with virtual education and process understanding. Data was collected for the Financial Model project but analysis was still in progress due to priorities and a shifted timeline.
The document defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end undertaken to create a unique product or service. It notes that projects have several key characteristics, including established objectives, involvement of multiple parties, and specific time, cost and performance requirements. The document outlines the typical project life cycle of defining, planning, executing, and closing a project. It also distinguishes projects from routine work and discusses how program management oversees related projects to achieve strategic goals.
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This document outlines the course contents for an Advanced Construction Project Management MSc program. It covers key topics in construction project management including principles of project management and organizational structure, project planning, procurement and contractual management, the project management body of knowledge, project time management, health and safety, leadership, and professional ethics. Specific areas within the project management body of knowledge are explored such as project scope management, quality management, stakeholder management, and change/risk management. The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of construction project management practices.
Project management master class karin rheederKarin Rheeder
The document discusses the key aspects of project management including the typical project lifecycle of initiation, planning, execution, and closure. It describes each phase of the project lifecycle in detail, explaining the key activities, plans, and reviews involved in planning and executing a project. The document also discusses important project management concepts like the work breakdown structure, critical path analysis, resource planning, risk management, and change control that are crucial for successful project delivery.
Za project & project cycle managementhamza khwaja
The document outlines the project cycle management (PCM) process which involves identifying, preparing, approving, implementing, monitoring, completing and evaluating projects. PCM defines key decisions, information requirements and responsibilities at each project phase to ensure projects are properly coordinated and phases are progressively completed. Stages in PCM include identification, preparation, appraisal, approval, implementation, monitoring, completion and evaluation. When applied effectively, PCM provides benefits such as goal-oriented, coordinated, accountable and efficient project management.
This document discusses various aspects of project management including:
1. It describes the different stages of a project including planning, scheduling, controlling, and closing.
2. It outlines several key project management knowledge areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
3. It provides an overview of the project management process including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement management.
Introduction to international project managementprakashnachnani
This document provides an introduction to international project management. It defines what constitutes a project and lists key characteristics such as being temporary, having unique deliverables, and allowing for progressive elaboration. Projects are also purposeful, logical, structured, involve conflict and risk, and have limited resources. Typical project phases include initiation, definition, feasibility study, execution, and conclusion. Key project management activities involve planning, scheduling, and controlling. Common problems include poor planning, lack of leadership, unclear requirements, and missed deadlines. Project types can be manufacturing, construction, management, or research oriented.
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The project kickoff meeting officially starts the ITPC-05XX Design standards project. The goal is to develop standards and guides for user interface and architectural design. In scope is creating design documents with examples and vetted architecture standards. Out of scope is modifying existing applications. The project team was identified, including the sponsor, project manager, and representatives. An initial high-level schedule was presented with planning through February 2018. Risks, impacts, and the change management process would be further defined.
Six Sigma is defined or implemented through applying DMAIC. DMAIC is an acronym for five interconnected phases: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.
The Six Sigma management system can enhance an organization’s profitability by increasing the quality of its processes.
The Six Sigma management method focuses on better understanding of changing customers' requirements, improving business systems, quality, and delivery, reducing and eliminating defects and waste, reducing cost, and enhancing the organization's competitive advantage.
Methodology to implement concept of 5D in construction projects without having a full fledged BIM in place.
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the standard— but it is much more than just a 3D model.
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The document discusses project management processes and software project planning. It describes the five basic phases of directing and controlling a project: conception and initiation, definition and planning, launch or execution, performance and control, and close. It also outlines the key responsibilities of a project manager, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Finally, it details the various activities involved in software project planning such as scope definition, quality planning, time and resource estimation, risk identification, schedule development, and cost estimation.
The document provides information about Nepal Engineering Council Registration Examination for Civil Engineering. It includes the author's educational background and areas of study. It then discusses various topics related to project scheduling and management, including project classifications, project life cycle phases, project planning process, project scheduling techniques like bar charts, CPM and PERT, resource leveling and smoothing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
Project Planning and Approval Process Presentation.Presentation about how projects planned and approved. Presentation by Atif Nauman (University of Gujrat)
Starts with the basic learning in Critical Path Method and continued with the the use of MS Project software. Even though the software is upgraded to teh latest version, the basic fundamentals in using the software does not change
The document provides guidance on conducting a project audit. It outlines that a project audit should be done when a project is underperforming its goals. The objectives of an audit are to evaluate project management and governance. An audit will identify what is working well and what needs improvement to get a project back on track. The document then details each step of conducting an audit, including defining a charter, assessment plan, conducting the audit, presenting findings, and implementing approved changes. [/SUMMARY]
Project integration management has seven integrated processes (steps) that ensure a project work like a charm.
Project Charter
Developing a project charter is the first process of project integration management. A project charter is a project definition document that describes essential project information such as the project name, location, project objectives, project vision, project stakeholders, etc.
A project can not begin without a project charter. It is an official document that authorizes the project formally. Business case, agreements, and organizational process assets are the inputs of the project charter.
Project Management Plan
The project management plan is an extensive document that involves all the information required to manage the project. It is a key project document created by the outputs of the other processes. Some of the complementary documents of the project management plan are scope statement, project budget, project schedule, risk assessment, quality management plan, etc.
Project management plan creates a guideline for the project management system. It is an essential document created by project managers. Key project deliverables, project charter, and the project scope are the inputs of the project management plan.
Direct and Manage Project Work
Direct and manage project work process comes after the project management plan is created. Direct and manage the project work process is managing the execution of project work. Managing the project work involves managing deliverables, directing the project team, managing procurement activities, etc. Change log, risk register, project schedule, change requests, project budget are some of the inputs of this process.
Manage Project Knowledge
Manage project knowledge is one of the most important processes in project integration management. It involves using the knowledge of the team and creating additional knowledge to complete the project successfully. Transferring the gained knowledge to the organization is very important for future projects. Deliverables, lessons learned register, stakeholder register are some of the inputs of manage project knowledge process.
Monitor and Control Project Work
Monitoring and controlling project work is a critical process in project integration management. It involves work performance reporting and comparing the actual and planned values to ensure that the project is on track. Project management reporting plays a critical role in this process. Effective project control practices are vital for a project’s success. Earned value management techniques can be used as well as other project control techniques while performing the monitoring and controlling process. Cost forecasts, schedule forecasts, work performance information, assumption log, and other related project documents are the inputs of monitor and control project work process.
Perform Integrated Change Control
Change requests put strains on the project team. Change requests often nec
Initial project review consists of control of projects in progress and post-audits. Control of projects in progress specifies spending limits and ensures actual spending matches plans through periodic reviews. Post-audits compare actual and planned performance after a project's completion and are done for projects over a certain cost.
The project audit program involves preliminary examination of the project, preparing statements of current and future status, and presenting an audit report. The project auditor provides status updates, examines project methods, identifies quality issues and solutions, makes recommendations, prepares action plans, and measures present and future states. Objectives of project audits are to provide status, identify quality issues, spot problems, establish standards, and enable information systems.
Initial project review consists of control of projects in progress and post-audits. Control of projects in progress specifies spending limits and ensures actual spending matches plans through periodic reviews. Post-audits compare actual and planned performance after a project's completion and are done for projects over a certain cost.
The project audit program involves preliminary examination of the project, preparing statements of current and future status, and presenting an audit report. The functions of a project auditor are to provide status updates, examine project methodology, identify quality issues and solutions, make recommendations, prepare action plans, and measure present and future states. Objectives of project audits are to provide clear status, identify quality problems, spot generic problems and solutions, establish standards and
The document discusses the importance of project planning and describes the five stages of project planning: 1) Develop a project overview to define goals, objectives, approach and risks. 2) Plan the work by creating an activity plan that organizes and prioritizes tasks. 3) Make activity assignments by allocating tasks to team members. 4) Put the plan into action and track progress. 5) Prepare a closeout report to review lessons learned. Effective project planning is critical to project success by clarifying the scope and ensuring all necessary tasks are completed on schedule.
Project management involves applying skills and techniques to guide a project from start to finish through defined phases. The project life cycle consists of 5 phases - initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closure - to successfully complete a project according to plan. Each phase is necessary and requires approval to move the project forward, with reviews at each stage to assess the project's status.
The document discusses project implementation, including defining it as converting project inputs to outputs. It outlines key phases like project activation and operation. A project implementation plan is described as including a schedule, roles, stakeholder participation, structure, finances, reporting, and sustainability. Methods for implementation planning like Gantt charts are explained. Factors affecting success and challenges are listed. Effective management of implementation is emphasized as setting up systems and offices, recruiting staff, defining responsibilities, and establishing records and financial procedures.
This strategic projects report summarizes the progress of several projects in Q3 2013. The Term Shift project completed the decision to shift to annual terms starting in 2015. The MC-LC Cooperation project delivered most coaching visits to help LCs. The National Conference Cycle created a new multi-year conference plan but lacked managers for upcoming events. The LC Planning process released tools for 2014 plans but faced challenges with virtual education and process understanding. Data was collected for the Financial Model project but analysis was still in progress due to priorities and a shifted timeline.
The document defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end undertaken to create a unique product or service. It notes that projects have several key characteristics, including established objectives, involvement of multiple parties, and specific time, cost and performance requirements. The document outlines the typical project life cycle of defining, planning, executing, and closing a project. It also distinguishes projects from routine work and discusses how program management oversees related projects to achieve strategic goals.
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This document outlines the course contents for an Advanced Construction Project Management MSc program. It covers key topics in construction project management including principles of project management and organizational structure, project planning, procurement and contractual management, the project management body of knowledge, project time management, health and safety, leadership, and professional ethics. Specific areas within the project management body of knowledge are explored such as project scope management, quality management, stakeholder management, and change/risk management. The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of construction project management practices.
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The document discusses the key aspects of project management including the typical project lifecycle of initiation, planning, execution, and closure. It describes each phase of the project lifecycle in detail, explaining the key activities, plans, and reviews involved in planning and executing a project. The document also discusses important project management concepts like the work breakdown structure, critical path analysis, resource planning, risk management, and change control that are crucial for successful project delivery.
Za project & project cycle managementhamza khwaja
The document outlines the project cycle management (PCM) process which involves identifying, preparing, approving, implementing, monitoring, completing and evaluating projects. PCM defines key decisions, information requirements and responsibilities at each project phase to ensure projects are properly coordinated and phases are progressively completed. Stages in PCM include identification, preparation, appraisal, approval, implementation, monitoring, completion and evaluation. When applied effectively, PCM provides benefits such as goal-oriented, coordinated, accountable and efficient project management.
This document discusses various aspects of project management including:
1. It describes the different stages of a project including planning, scheduling, controlling, and closing.
2. It outlines several key project management knowledge areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
3. It provides an overview of the project management process including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement management.
Introduction to international project managementprakashnachnani
This document provides an introduction to international project management. It defines what constitutes a project and lists key characteristics such as being temporary, having unique deliverables, and allowing for progressive elaboration. Projects are also purposeful, logical, structured, involve conflict and risk, and have limited resources. Typical project phases include initiation, definition, feasibility study, execution, and conclusion. Key project management activities involve planning, scheduling, and controlling. Common problems include poor planning, lack of leadership, unclear requirements, and missed deadlines. Project types can be manufacturing, construction, management, or research oriented.
Kick-Off Meeting Template for Project Managementzjcin
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#Abstract:
- Learn more about the real-world methods for auditing AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) as a pentester. So let us proceed with a brief discussion of IAM as well as some typical misconfigurations and their potential exploits in order to reinforce the understanding of IAM security best practices.
- Gain actionable insights into AWS IAM policies and roles, using hands on approach.
#Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of AWS services and architecture
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts
- Experience using the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI.
- For hands on lab create account on [killercoda.com](https://killercoda.com/cloudsecurity-scenario/)
# Scenario Covered:
- Basics of IAM in AWS
- Implementing IAM Policies with Least Privilege to Manage S3 Bucket
- Objective: Create an S3 bucket with least privilege IAM policy and validate access.
- Steps:
- Create S3 bucket.
- Attach least privilege policy to IAM user.
- Validate access.
- Exploiting IAM PassRole Misconfiguration
-Allows a user to pass a specific IAM role to an AWS service (ec2), typically used for service access delegation. Then exploit PassRole Misconfiguration granting unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
- Objective: Demonstrate how a PassRole misconfiguration can grant unauthorized access.
- Steps:
- Allow user to pass IAM role to EC2.
- Exploit misconfiguration for unauthorized access.
- Access sensitive resources.
- Exploiting IAM AssumeRole Misconfiguration with Overly Permissive Role
- An overly permissive IAM role configuration can lead to privilege escalation by creating a role with administrative privileges and allow a user to assume this role.
- Objective: Show how overly permissive IAM roles can lead to privilege escalation.
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1. Project Life Cycle
• Initiation
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring and control
• Closing
2. Project Initiation
Things to do
a) Business Case
b) Feasibility Study
c) Project Charter
d) Project team
e) Setting up PMO
f) Review the initiation phase to
ensure no step is missed.
4. Project Initiation – Project Charter
Project Charter consists of 2 parts :
• Project Overview
• Project Details
5. Understanding
Planning – In Short
Two major functions of Project Management :
• Construction Project Planning.
• Project Scheduling.
Types of Construction Project Planning:
• Strategic Planning.
• Operational Planning.
10. Execution Phase
Resource allocation and ensuring its
timely delivery.
Assigning the tasks to team members on
a daily basis.
Taking daily meetings.
Creating a status report based on daily
meetings and the progress of the project.
11. Monitoring and
Control
• SetKPI’s
• CompareplanvsactualtomeasureKPI’s.
• ReducedeviationandredefineKPI’sif required.
• Updatethe planforanychanges tomeet the deadline.
• Monitorbudgetutilization.
• Monitorthe qualityofthe project.
Initiating : Defining what needs to be done.
Planning : Defining how to do what needs to be done.
Executing : Making a project happen.
Monitoring & controlling : Keeping a project on track. This is one of the toughest areas in the Project Management.
This is the starting of the project. The project gets conceptualized in this stage.
The project idea is either created or client approaches the idea.
A business case document is created providing the solution to implement the idea after the brainstorming sessions consisting of the team, client and project managers.
Project Managers and concerned teams check the feasibility test, then it is proposed for approval from the leadership team of the company.
During approval, SOW for the project is signed and the budget is allocated.
When to use a business case : A business case is needed when resources or expenditure on a project has to be justified.
How to write a business case : The purpose of the business case is communication. Therefore, each section should be written in parlance of the intended audience.
Moreover it should only contain enough information to help decision making.
When writing a business case keep the following in mind:
Be brief and convey only the bare essentials
Make it interesting, clear, and concise
Eliminate conjecture and minimize jargon
Describe your vision of the future
Demonstrate the value and benefits the project brings to the business
Ensure consistent style and readability
The project sponsor is responsible for preparing the business case.
Those writing the business case should have a thorough understanding of the project’s aims and be able to merge the varied and potentially complex plans into one document.
What follows are the four steps to writing a business case template for your project.
It includes the following four sections:
Executive Summary : It is a short summary of the entire business case. It succinctly conveys vital information about the project and communicates the entire story to the reader.
Finance : The finance section of an effective business case is primarily for those who approve funding. The finance function will be interested in this plus the first half of the project definition.
3. The Project Definition
This is the largest part of the business case and is for the project sponsor, stakeholders, and project team. It answers most of the why, what, and how questions about your project.
Background information
The purpose of this section is to give a clear introduction to the business case and project. It should contain a brief overview of the reasons why the project or business change has come about: the problem, opportunity, or change of circumstances.
If necessary, refer to related programs, projects, studies, or business plans.
Business objective
This part describes why you are doing the project.
Benefits and limitations
The benefits and limitations section describes the financial and non-financial benefits in turn. The purpose is to explain why you need a project.
Option identification and selection
Identify the potential solutions to the problem and describe them in enough detail for the reader to understand.
Scope, impact, and interdependencies
This section of the business case template describes the work needed to deliver the business objective and identifies those business functions affected by the project.
Outline plan
The outline plan provides a summary of the main activities and overall timescale ― project schedule ― for the project.
Risk assessment
The risk assessment summarizes the significant project risks and opportunities and how they are managed. The risks included should cover those that could arise from your project or the organization’s ability to deliver change.
Project approach
The project approach describes how the project is tackled. That is, the way in which work is done to deliver the project.
Purchasing strategy
This section describes how a project is to be financed and whether a decision to buy, lease, or outsource should be taken by the organization before purchasing.
4. Project Organization
The last section of the business case template is of most interest to the project manager, project team, and managers responsible for delivering work to the project. This project organization section describes how the project is set up.
The project charter includes
Purpose and objectives of project in clear, concise language.
Requirement of project at high level without much detail.
Project description in a paragraph or two that explains the project.
Known high level, major categories of risks for the project.
Schedule of events with the start and end dates.
Project Charter : Consists of 2 parts.
Part 1 : Project Overview
Project Name
Project Charter Author
Creation Date
Last Revision Date
Project Requestor
Project Manager
Project Charter Status : Pending/Approve/Reject
Project Sponsor Signature
Date of Project Approval
Proposed Project Start and End date
Part 2 : Project Details
Project Description
Project Purpose
Project Goals & Outcomes
Project Scope
Project Deliverables
Benefits
Stakeholders
Constraints / Risks
Assumptions
Project Team
Construction project planning is the function in which project and construction managers and their key staff members prepares the master plan.
Then this master plan is put into time schedule by scheduling people which is called project scheduling. Scheduling: this puts the detailed operational plan on a time scale set by the strategic objectives.
A construction master plan addresses how will the project be planned, organized, and major work activities be controlled to meet the goals of finishing the work on time, within budget and as specified.
The two major types of construction project planning are:
1. Strategic planning: this involves the high-level selection of the project objectives.
Here the decision on what project to build and what the completion date to meet owner’s project goals.
2. Operational planning: this involves the detailed planning required to meet the strategic objectives.
Operational planning is done by construction teams. They ask certain questions before making operational plan for the project. They are:
Will the operational plan meet the strategic planning target date?
Are sufficient construction resources and services available within the company to meet the project objectives?
What is the impact of the new project on the existing work load?
Where will we get the resources to handle any overload?
What company policies may prevent the plan from meeting the target date?
Are usually long delivery equipment or materials involved?
All these questions are answered in preparation of the construction master plan before detailed scheduling of the project.
Construction project planning breaks down the complex moving parts of construction projects into a realistic and actionable building plan.
One way that owners and their project team drive down risk to an acceptable level is through construction project planning.
The fact is, project planning for construction projects isn’t optional. Instead, it is one way that construction project managers drive increased efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure construction projects are completed according to their budgetary and timeline constraints.
Construction project planning is the act of creating a development plan for a construction project. In general, the goals of a construction project plan are as follows:
Define the work tasks of each entity involved in the project.
Illustrate the relationship between different work tasks and the individual entities that are performing those tasks.
Make decisions about which technologies will be used to bring about the successful completion of the project.
Provide a comprehensive assessment of all resources required to complete a project.
Use the plan to arrive at a timeline and budget for the project.
Construction planning is the process of figuring out the most efficient and cost-effective method of arriving at a satisfactory final project. Due to the fact that the project plan is also used as a benchmark from which to derive a project cost estimate and project completion timeline, it needs to be as comprehensive as possible. So, not only must a project planner assess all of the materials and labor required to complete a construction project, but they must also schedule those tasks in a way that improves the efficiency of the project as a whole.
Construction planning is the specific process a construction manager uses to lay out how they will manage and execute a construction project, from design to building completion. In the planning stage, you’ll identify all construction activities, design the construction schedule, and plan out your team structure (such as if you will use a contractor or subcontractors).
Communication Plan: A good communication plan ensures the success of the project. It determines how the information is to be shared amongst the various groups involved (setting up the mail, Skype, creating a distribution list, etc.) The escalation matrix is part of this plan that is used to escalate teams for issues.
Resource Plan: It identifies resources required for project and consumption and schedule to procure the resources. The mapping of human resources is outlined in this plan.
Quality Plan: The plan consists of a detailed description of quality standards adopted, quality testing, and assurance used to maintain the standards.
Deployment Plan: It includes the outline of deploying the project deliverables. The approach towards deployment, the responsibility of team members during and after the deployment, issue tracking, and support on project post completion of the project.
Post the completion of various plans; risk management is carried out depending on the criticality of the project. Identifying the potential threats and analyzing the impact of such threats occur from the part of this sub-phase. A risk management report is prepared with a plan to mitigate future threats.
Implementing SMART and CLEAR goal requires transforming the Project Initiation Document (PID) to a draft initial plan.
STEP1:
Start by creating a Project Initiation Document (PID), which describes the following in general, not technical, terms (the technical part comes later):
People: Number of workers needed including subcontractors
Resources: Necessary materials for the design and building plans.
Budget: Total cost estimate of the project including labor, materials, equipment, fees, and permits.
STEP2:Draft an initial plan
Next we need to turn the PID into a more concrete plan by setting goals that are S.M.A.R.T. and C.L.E.A.R.
We will take the specific resources you listed in the previous step and use that to inform a broader strategy that will guide how you actually execute the project.
Let’s start with the definition of S.M.A.R.T. goals:
Specific: Set specific goals for your project such as deadlines for key milestones.
Measurable: Agree on how you will measure success for goals. For example, is it good enough that you have started laying concrete by the deadline you set, or should it be completely set by that date?
Attainable: You need to have a plan in place for how you’re going to achieve these goals. For example, does your project depend on a specific material that might not be available at the quantity you need when you need it? If so, you need to make adjustments.
Realistic: Your goals need to be within your abilities as a construction manager. For example, if your project includes plans to get the electrical work done within three months when you’ve never done it in less than six months for a project of this size, you’re setting yourself up for failure.
Timely: Lay out a specific time frame in which you can realistically expect that you can achieve these goals.
Now let’s take a look at C.L.E.A.R. goals, which is a slight variation on this strategy.
Collaborative: Get everyone on board. Hold a meeting before the project begins with the entire team to lay out what is expected and have them help you identify any possible obstacles.
Limited: Limit these goals both in terms of scope and time frame to not get overwhelmed.
Emotional: Ensure that your goals will get your employees fired up and on board.
Appreciable: Break up big goals into achievable tasks so you don’t overwhelm your workers.
Refinable: Count on having to be flexible, because you can never predict what will happen on a job site.
Project managers follow the below steps in this process:
Here the entire team comes to the picture as it starts with actual work (e.g. development of software, manufacturing). Daily targets are set; the team has to ensure to meet them; in case of delay, they have to report to project managers.
This phase is merged with the execution phase because both occur at the same time. The main objective here is to ensure that execution is carried out as per the plan. Timelines and costs adhere.
Set the key performance indicators (KPI’s).
Compare the progress plan or status report with the project plan to measure KPI’s.
For any deviation from the project, reduce the deviation and redefine KPI’s.
Update the plan for any changes to meet the deadline.
Monitor budget utilization.
Monitor the quality of the project.
Successful construction managers typically use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the performance of a project.
Some typical KPIs you can track include:
Project objectives: Are you on schedule and on budget?
Project performance: Is the project proceeding smoothly, or are you running into some obstacles you weren’t expecting?
Quality: Sure, the crew is hitting their milestones, but is the work up to the quality that you want at this stage?
Now that project is completed, and it is time to deploy the project to the client or launch in the market. This is where the collaborated efforts come to a fruitful end!! A deployment plan created in the planning phase comes into action.
Releasing the deliverables(product/service) to the stakeholders.
Communicating the closure to stakeholders and business partners.
Signing off business documents.
Releasing the team members and closing the contracts.
Payment and documentation filing.
Documenting lessons learned and best practices adopted during the project so that it can be used for future reference for other projects.
Setting up support and maintenance structure as per the requirement.
So above are the project life cycle phases. Although initiating a new project may seem a gigantic task but by breaking it into phases ensures the achievable target. But these phases aren’t mutually exclusive; they may overlap in practice. The execution and control phases that we have seen above occur at the same time. Likewise, the same thing can happen in other phases too.