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Project Management Overview. Chris Fish Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. What is a Project?. A temporary endeavor Defined beginning and end Creates a unique product or service Inter-relationship among tasks Specific, measurable objectives. What is Project Management?.
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Project Management Overview Chris Fish Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
What is a Project? • A temporary endeavor • Defined beginning and end • Creates a unique product or service • Inter-relationship among tasks • Specific, measurable objectives
What is Project Management? • Managing resources to complete project objectives • Planning • Organizing • Securing resources
Project Planning • Define project scope • Determining project requirements • Setting objectives • Identifying tasks and deliverables • Build a timeline • Budget
Organizing • Project roles & responsibilities • Time and resource allocation • Project plan performance
Securing Resources • “Elevator pitch” – 45 seconds • To the point • Clear • Persuasive • Consistent • Proposals
Carry Out the Project • Regular project schedule meetings • Report task progress • Find and resolve problems • Correct small deviations • Revise project plan • Maintain commitment – task assignment & project schedule
Project Management Obstacles • Task ownership absolutely necessary for success • Plans need regular revising, must use • Schedule • Logistical considerations
Project Management Resources • Project Management Institute • Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_planning • EPA Project Officers • ANTHC/DEHE • CDC – Project Management for Public Health Professionals course