This eBook is the second part of a four-part Series on project management. The primary purpose of the Series is to introduce the readers to The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™), which we have developed and have been using internally since 2008.

This eBook provides a comprehensive description of the project life span (cycle) that is the foundation of the methodology. In addition, it offers a detailed description of each project stage, its key deliverables, the stage gates, and mapping of the PMBOK® Guide process groups to each project stage. The eBook also includes numerous case studies and examples.

Acknowledgements

Icons and Their Use

The Project Management Series

Introduction

The Series Four eBooks

Preface to Part II

Section 1: Project Concept Phase

1. Project Pre-Launch Stage
   1. The Stage Overview
   2. The Sequence of Events
   3. The Shapes
   4. Mapping the Process Groups
   5. Special Note about Process Groups
   6. The Idea Statement
   7. Stage Gate One (SG1): Idea Approval
   8. The Feasibility Study
   9. Stage Gate Two (SG2): Project Initial Approval
   10. Project Authorization Document
   11. Stage Summary

Section 2: Project Development Phase

2. Project Launch Stage
   1. The Stage Overview
   2. The Sequence of Events
   3. Mapping the Process Groups
   4. Developing the Basic Requirements
   5. Stage Gate Three (SG3): Stakeholders Alignment
   6. Project Planning
   7. The Project Management Plan
   8. Updated Estimate – Time and Cost
   9. Once Again – Process Groups
   10. Stage Gate 4 (SG4): Approval of Project Management Plan
   11. Stage Summary
3. Project Definition Stage
   1. The Stage Overview
   2. The Sequence of Events
   3. Mapping the Process Groups
   4. Project Plan(s)
   5. The Project Detailed Plan
   6. Request for Final Approval
   7. Stage Gate Five (SG5): Final Approval
   8. Stage Summary

Section 3: Project Delivery Phase

4. Project Implementation Stage
   1. The Stage Overview
   2. The Stage Sequence
   3. Mapping the Process Groups
   4. Implementation and Control
   5. The Trip
   6. Implementation and Project Management Functions
   7. Operation Readiness
   8. Stage Gate Six (SG6): Ready For Handover
   9. Stage Summary
5. 5 Project Operation Readiness Stage
   1. The Stage Overview
   2. Special Considerations
   3. The Stage Sequence
   4. Mapping the Process Groups
   5. Pre-Handover Activities
   6. Handover Activities
   7. Initial Operations
   8. Stage Gate Seven (SG7): Final Acceptance
   9. Stage Summary
6. Project Close Stage
   1. The Stage Overview
   2. The Stage Sequence
   3. Mapping the Process Groups
   4. Importance of Proper Project Closure
   5. The Close out Report
   6. Stage Gate Eight (SG8): Project Close
   7. Stage Summary

Appendix A: The Model Stages

Appendix B: The Model Gates

Appendix C: The Model Major Deliverables

Appendix D: Bibliography