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Sequence 041 — Read Chapter 3 source - first pass

Stage: Source Study
Source: CDMP Master Execution Manual — Chapter 3

When / purpose

Build a whole-chapter mental map before studying derivative guides.

What you should learn

  • See the chapter as a coherent knowledge area.
  • Identify recurring terms, structures, roles/processes only as they appear in the source.
  • Notice examples and figures that may matter later.
  • Mark uncertainty instead of resolving it from memory.

What to read / study

Priority Resource Open Use now Stop point
MUST DMBOK Chapter 3 source PDF OPEN Read the full chapter once for structure and meaning. Do not make exhaustive notes on the first pass.

Do this in order

  1. Read from beginning to end at a comprehension pace.
  2. Mark headings, repeated concepts and unfamiliar terms.
  3. Flag confusing comparisons with a question mark.
  4. Do not copy paragraphs; capture only a short structure outline.
  5. At the end, write a 5–10 sentence plain-language summary from memory.

Meridian application

While reading, keep Meridian in the background and note only obvious connections to: Create governance roles, council structure, stewardship assignments, issue escalation, policy/standard examples and governance measures; resolve a live definition dispute between Sales and Finance.

Create / save

One-page chapter structure outline + uncertainty list.

Stop / boundary

Stay inside the current source/skill boundary. Do not pre-learn later chapters or engineering depth.

Completion gate

You can describe the chapter’s shape without reopening the source.

NEXT → Sequence 042 — Guided Learning Guide - first half


Operationalized from the verified canonical 00C Master Execution Manual; not a verbatim transcription. Migration of this execution card does not create the separate Chapter 3 mastery or applied-lab artifacts named by the card.


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