1. BSBPMG505A Manage Project Quality 8.1 Plan Quality Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control The process of identifying quality requirements and standards for the project, product and deliverables. Includes the detailed definition and documentation of the quality assurance and quality control activities, processes and tools, as well as detailed quality requirements and quality standards. The quality planning process (8.1) happens concurrently with the project management planning process (4.2) Quality is often sacrificed when pressure is applied to reduce costs or timeframes Occurs during Planning

2. BSBPMG505A Manage Project Quality 8.1 Plan Quality Inputs to Plan Quality Scope Baseline - Scope Statement and WBS Cost baseline Schedule baseline Risk Register Government regulations Standards – internal and external Quality Management System Quality policies and procedures Lessons learned from previous projects Tools and techniques included in Quality Introduction in the Learning Program. Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition

3. BSBPMG505A Manage Project Quality 8.1 Plan Quality Outputs of this process include – Quality Management Plan –Detailed contents covered in slide 7 Quality Metrics –Part of detailed quality requirements Quality Checklists –Part of Quality Control and sign off processes Process Improvement Plan – advanced technique –Most relevant to projects with specific process improvement outcomes, e.g. those using Six Sigma’s project methodology Project Document Updates –Stakeholder Register and Responsibility Assignment Matrices (part of Project Human Resources) Adapted from PMBOK 4 th Edition InitiationPlanning ExecutionClose Monitor Control