1 / 12

Project Management Techniques Introduction to Project Management

Project Management Techniques Introduction to Project Management. Provided by CDI. Objectives. In this unit, we will have a look at definitions of project and project management. Learning outcomes. At the end of this module you will be able to: Recite project management terminology

sage
Download Presentation

Project Management Techniques Introduction to Project Management

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Project Management Techniques Introduction to Project Management Provided by CDI

  2. Objectives In this unit, we will have a look at definitions of project and project management

  3. Learning outcomes At the end of this module you will be able to: • Recite project management terminology • Describe the characteristics of a project • Describe the characteristics of project management

  4. What is a project? Project is a tool for social change.

  5. Characteristics of Projects (1/3) • Undertaken at all levels • Single person or thousands • Duration could be weeks or years • Single unit or entire organization Projects are critical to the realization of the performing organization’s business strategy because projects are a means by which strategy is implemented.

  6. Characteristics of Projects (2/3) Triple Constrains Cost Time Scope/Quality

  7. Characteristics of Projects (3/3) • Are unique • Consume time • Cost money • Requires people • Contain risks • Sequence of tasks

  8. Types of Projects • Developing a new product or service • Effecting a change in structure, staffing, or style of an • organization • Designing a new transportation vehicle • Developing or acquiring a new or modified information system • Constructing or renovating a building or facility • Building a water system for a community in a developing country • Running a campaign for political office • Implementing a new or improved business process or procedure

  9. Definition of Project Management Taking knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques, applying those to project activities to satisfy the business need for which the project was undertaken http://www.fos-unm.si/media/pdf/e-knjige/project_management_methodology_guide.pdf

  10. Benefits of Project Management • Do more with less • Flexible framework • Clear expectations • Progress is monitored • Lessons learned • Do it right the first time • Less frustration

  11. Is Project Management a science or an art? • Science • Charts • Graphs • Calculations • Tools • Hard skills • Art • Politics • Interpersonal • Organization • Communication • Negotiation • Conflict resolution • Soft skills

  12. Thank you for your attention 

More Related