The standard for project management

Brainstorming. 

Described in Section 4.1.2.2. Brainstorming is frequently used when developing the project 

management plan to gather ideas and solutions about the project approach. Attendees include the project team 

members although other subject matter experts (SMEs) or stakeholders may also participate.

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Checklists. 

Described in Section 11.2.2.2. Many organizations have standardized checklists available based in 

their own experience or use checklists from the industry. A checklist may guide the project manager to develop 

the plan or may help to verify that all the required information is included in the project management plan.

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Focus groups. 

Described in Section 5.2.2.2. Focus groups bring together stakeholders to discuss the project 

management approach and the integration of the different components of the project management plan.

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Interviews. 

Described in Section 5.2.2.2. Interviews are used to obtain specific information from stakeholders to 

develop the project management plan or any component plan or project document.

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4.2.2.3 INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM SKILLS

The interpersonal and team skills used when developing the project management plan include:

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