Plan Quality Management

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Project Management Plan
  • Project Charter
  • Stakeholder Register
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Enterprise Environmental Factors
  • Expert Judgment
  • Meetings
  • Benchmarking
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Quality Management Methodologies
  • Data Gathering
  • Data Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Quality Management Plan
  • Quality Metrics
  • Quality Checklists
  • Process Improvement Plan
  • Project Documents Updates

Details:

Project Management Plan: Provides the overall framework within which the quality management plan is developed.

Project Charter: Contains the project's purpose and high-level requirements, which can influence quality planning.

Stakeholder Register: Identifies stakeholders and their concerns, which can impact quality planning and requirements.

Enterprise Environmental Factors: External factors that can affect the quality management plan, such as industry standards, regulations, and organizational culture.

Organizational Process Assets: Historical information, lessons learned, and existing quality policies, procedures, and templates.

Expert Judgment: Input from knowledgeable and experienced individuals or groups regarding quality planning and standards.

Data Gathering: Techniques such as surveys, interviews, and brainstorming sessions to collect information on quality requirements and standards.

Benchmarking: Comparing the project's quality standards and practices with those of similar projects or organizations to identify best practices.

Meetings: Facilitate discussions among stakeholders to define quality objectives, requirements, and standards.

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluating the costs of implementing quality measures against the expected benefits to determine the appropriate level of quality for the project.

Quality Management Methodologies: Approaches such as Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), or Lean Management can provide frameworks for quality planning.

Data Analysis: Techniques like root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and statistical analysis to identify potential quality issues and risks.

Decision Making: Methods such as multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) or voting to prioritize quality requirements and decisions.

Quality Management Plan: A component of the overall project management plan that outlines how quality will be planned, assured, and controlled throughout the project.

Quality Metrics: Specific measurements and targets used to evaluate the project's performance against quality objectives.

Quality Checklists: Lists of items or criteria to be inspected or verified during quality assurance activities.

Process Improvement Plan: Identifies opportunities for improving processes and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Documents Updates: Updates to various project documents such as the project management plan, stakeholder register, and requirements documentation to reflect quality management decisions and plans.