established project management guidelines Process Groups
The five established project management guidelines process groups - logical phases of project execution that the system must support.
| Process Group | Summary | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Initiating | Defines a new project (or new phase) by obtaining authorization to start. | 4 |
| Planning | Establishes the scope, refines objectives, and defines the course of action to attain them. | 33 |
| Executing | Completes the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy project requirements. | 30 |
| Monitoring & Controlling | Tracks, reviews, and regulates progress and performance; identifies necessary changes. | 32 |
| Closing | Formally completes or closes the project, phase, or contract. | 3 |