A process is a series of actions directed toward a particular result
Project management can be viewed as a number of interlinked processes
The project management process groups include:
Initiating processes
Defining and authorizing a project or project phase
Planning processes
Devising and maintaining a workable scheme to ensure that the project addresses the organization’s needs
Executing processes
Coordinating people and resources to carry out the various plans and produce the products, services or results of the project or phase
Monitoring and controlling processes
Regularly measuring and monitoring progress ro ensure that the project objectives are met
Closing processes
Formalizing acceptance of the project or phase, closing out contracts, documenting lessons learned