6.2 Define Activities

Rolling Wave Planning

An iterative planning technique in which the work to be accomplished in the near term is planned in detail, while the work in the future is planned at a higher level.

Activity List

Includes the schedule activities required on the project. -Includes an activity identifier and a scope of work description for each activity in sufficient detail to ensure that project team members understand what work is required to be completed.

Decomposition

Is a technique used for dividing and subdividing project scope and deliverables into smaller more manageable parts. Activities represent the effort needed to complete a work package. It defines the final outputs as activities rather than deliverables.

Progressive Elaboration

The iterative process of increasing the level of detail in a project management plan as greater amounts of information and more accurate estimates become available.

Define Activities

The process of identifying and documenting the specific actions to be performed to produce the project deliverables.

Milestone List

A list identifying all project milestones and normally indicates whether the milestone is mandatory or optional. Is a significant point or event in a project.

In the define activities process, what does decomposition accomplish?

Defines the outputs as activities rather than deliverables.

Activity Attributes

Extend the description of the activity by identifying multiple components associated with each activity. -Components for each activity evolve over time -Can be used to identify the place where work has to be performed, the project calendar the activity is assigned to, and the type of effort involved.