This document provides an introduction to project management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to create a unique product or service. A project manager is responsible for achieving the project's objectives and requires technical, project management, and leadership skills. Project management is the application of processes like planning, scheduling, managing, coordinating, leading, communicating, and controlling project activities to meet requirements. The document outlines some key aspects of project management like procurement, risk, quality, communication, human resources, cost, time, and scope.
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What is a project?
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What is a project?
A project is a work effort made over a finite period of time with a start and a finish
to create a unique product, service, or result. Because a project has a start and
an end, it is also called a temporary effort or endeavor
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It has clear goals!
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It has related tasks that achieve its goals
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It has finite duration
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It produces a product or service
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It has a pre-defined budget
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It aims to achieve certain quality
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Who is a project manager?
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Who is a project manager?
The person assigned by the performing organization to achieve the project
objectives
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What is project management?
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities
to meet project requirements.
Project Management is accomplished through the use of processes such as:
initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing
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References
Books
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MOOCs
Project Management: The Basics for Success, Rob Stone (Coursera.org)