Volunteer Reference Guide 2012 - Automotive Industry Action Group
Volunteer Reference Guide 2012 - Automotive Industry Action Group
Volunteer Reference Guide 2012 - Automotive Industry Action Group
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<strong>Volunteer</strong> <strong>Reference</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY<br />
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS<br />
The purpose of using a Project Management Methodology at AIAG is to provide its volunteers with a<br />
well defined, customized, repeatable process for managing projects. The definition of a project is a<br />
temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service, such as manuals, guidelines, and white papers<br />
produced by AIAG. This PM process has been tailored to the needs of the volunteer organization and<br />
unique to the output that is produced. It is comprised of work phases with checkpoint meetings for<br />
frequent evaluation of work group deliverables, and includes time management concepts, standardized<br />
work templates, and product launch and promotion details.<br />
The following are high-level objectives of this approach.<br />
• Will serve as a process model for all AIAG project work.<br />
• Structured processes and tools to accomplish the work<br />
• Will depend on AIAG volunteers and members to drive requirements and identify projects that<br />
truly provide value.<br />
• Will optimize resources by utilizing the appropriate number of volunteers with the right type of<br />
skills and expertise.<br />
• Will provide standardized work templates and reference materials.<br />
• Support for a collaborative (virtual) teaming environment through a unique project interactive<br />
Web site and real-time Web conferencing capability.<br />
• Will define work phases and support frequent evaluation of work group deliverables.<br />
• Will ensure a controlled management of issues and risks as projects move through the PM<br />
process.<br />
PROJECT MANAGEMENT<br />
AIAG has developed a well-defined, customized project management framework. It is comprised of:<br />
• Governance model that depicts the hierarchy of authority<br />
• Well-defined work phases<br />
• Time management concepts<br />
• Standardized work templates and reference materials<br />
• Product launch and promotion<br />
PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORK PHASES<br />
The project management process is a formal method for defining and executing projects that is structured<br />
around work phases. Work phases are distinguishable pieces of the development of a deliverable that are<br />
executed in a consecutive fashion. The size and complexity of a project may determine the detail of work<br />
done in each phase. Key elements or milestones must be completed within each phase if a project is to be<br />
successful.<br />
2007-021 29 Revision Date2/8/13
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