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Project Planning & Execution Flashcards

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  1. A lean project plan uses swimlane diagrams. What is the main benefit of this format over a standard Gantt chart?

    Answer: It clearly depicts cross-functional handoffs and ownership by department or role

    Swimlane diagrams highlight which function or role owns each step, making cross-functional handoffs and dependencies explicit.

  2. In the context of lean project execution, what is a 'constraint log'?

    Answer: A running record of obstacles blocking team commitments, used to drive removal actions

    A constraint log captures impediments that prevent work completion so the team can systematically remove them.

  3. Which planning horizon framework does the Last Planner System use to organize work?

    Answer: Master schedule → Phase → Lookahead → Weekly work plan → Learning

    The Last Planner System structures planning across five horizons: master, phase, lookahead (6 weeks), weekly work plan, and learning.

  4. A project team consistently fails to complete planned work each week. The lean leader should FIRST:

    Answer: Analyze root causes of failures using the Five Whys before adjusting future plans

    Root cause analysis using Five Whys reveals systemic reasons for missed commitments, enabling effective corrective action.

  5. What is the role of 'milestone reviews' in lean project execution?

    Answer: To validate that deliverables meet defined criteria before the project proceeds to the next phase

    Milestone reviews are go/no-go checkpoints that confirm deliverables satisfy phase-exit criteria before committing to the next phase.

  6. In lean project planning, 'conditional commitments' in the lookahead plan refer to:

    Answer: Tasks that can only begin once specific prerequisites are confirmed ready

    Conditional commitments flag tasks in the lookahead window that are not yet ready to execute because prerequisites remain unresolved.

  7. Which lean tool is MOST useful for identifying and prioritizing risks before a project launches?

    Answer: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

    FMEA systematically identifies potential failure modes, their effects, and risk priority numbers to guide preventive action before launch.