Build a PowerPoint® presentation that will address each of the Project Management Areas of Knowledge, the
process groups that use these areas of knowledge, and how the process groups interact with the knowledge
area processes. Use table 3-1, Project Management Process Groups and Knowledge Areas Mapping, in the
PMBOK Guide on page 43, to help guide your understanding of the nine knowledge areas and how they are
related. Write the narrative of your presentations (your script) into the notes section of each of the PowerPoint
slides. Organize your presentation to present each process group and within each process group describe the
knowledge areas and the deliverables within the groups and the knowledge areas. For instance, the Initiating
process group intersects with the Project Integration Knowledge area and the deliverable is a Project Charter.
Provide a brief narrative summarizing your understanding.
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To build a PowerPoint presentation addressing the Project Management Areas of Knowledge, process groups, and their interactions, follow these steps:
1. Open PowerPoint: Launch Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer.
2. Create a New Presentation: Choose a blank slide layout to start creating your presentation.
3. Slide 1 - Title: Give your presentation a suitable title, such as "Project Management Areas of Knowledge and Process Groups."
4. Slide 2 - Introduction: Provide an introduction slide that explains the purpose and importance of project management knowledge areas and process groups. Write a narrative in the notes section of this slide to explain briefly what the presentation will cover.
5. Slide 3 to Slide 11 - Process Groups: Create a series of slides (one for each process group) to discuss the five process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. Add a clear title for each slide, such as "Process Group 1: Initiating."
6. Slide 3 (Process Group 1: Initiating): In the notes section of this slide, write a narrative that explains the purpose and activities of the Initiating process group. Mention how it intersects with the different knowledge areas.
7. Slide 4 (Process Group 2: Planning): Repeat the process for the Planning process group, explaining its purpose, activities, and interactions with the knowledge areas.
8. Slide 5 (Process Group 3: Executing): Move on to the Executing process group, providing relevant information and its connection to the knowledge areas.
9. Slide 6 (Process Group 4: Monitoring and Controlling): Describe the activities involved in the Monitoring and Controlling process group, along with its relationship to the knowledge areas.
10. Slide 7 (Process Group 5: Closing): Explain the activities and significance of the Closing process group, detailing the knowledge areas it intersects with.
11. Slide 8 to Slide 16 - Knowledge Areas: Create a series of slides (one for each knowledge area) to discuss the nine knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communications, Risk, and Procurement. Assign a specific slide for each knowledge area.
12. Slide 8 (Knowledge Area 1: Integration): In the notes section, provide a narrative explaining the purpose and key components of the Integration knowledge area.
13. Slide 9 (Knowledge Area 2: Scope): Repeat the process, discussing the Scope knowledge area and its importance in project management.
14. Slide 10 (Knowledge Area 3: Schedule): Continue with each of the remaining knowledge areas in the same manner.
15. Slide 11 to Slide 16: Repeat the process for the remaining knowledge areas (Cost, Quality, Resource, Communications, Risk, and Procurement), assigning one slide to each.
16. Slide 17 - Conclusion: Conclude your presentation with a slide summarizing the key takeaways and emphasizing the importance of understanding the interactions between process groups and knowledge areas.
17. Slide 18 - Additional Resources: List any additional resources or references used in the creation of the presentation, such as the PMBOK Guide.
18. Review and Revise: Go through each slide, reviewing the narrative in the notes section to ensure accuracy and clarity. Make any necessary revisions.
19. Design and Formatting: Customize the design and formatting of your slides to make them visually appealing and consistent.
20. Proofread: Proofread your presentation, checking for any spelling or grammatical errors.
Congratulations! You have now built a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the Project Management Areas of Knowledge, process groups, and their interactions.