Introduction to Project management: Week 1

Introduction to Project management: Week 1

1. Define Project Management

   • Compare: Business as Usual
   • Compare: Types of Management
   • What is Project Management
     • Knowledge
       • Expertise of Project Manager
       • Skills of Project Manager
     • Skills
       • Ability or Aptitude to perform Well
     • Tools and Techniques
       • Track and Accomplish Specific Goals
         • Templates
         • Checklists
     • To satisfy Stakeholder expectations from a project

2. Define Project

   • What is a project
     • Temporary Endeavor to create a unique product, service or result
       • Temporary = Activity that is finite - predetermined duration. Have a start and finish date
     • Endeavor to Accomplish Specific objective through unique set of interrelated tasks. Effective Utilization of Resourses
       • Endeavor = Effort, attempt -> and exertion of physical or intellectual strength to attainment of an object or goal
   • Types of Projects
     • Construction and Engineering
     • Military and Aerospace
     • It Projects
     • Disaster Recovery
     • Offshore and Petrochemical
     • Baking Projects
   • Features of a project - Characteristics that help define the Project
     • Sponsor
       • Client
       • Project
     • Stakeholders
     • work
       • Scope
       • Schedule
       • Timeline
     • Project
       • Life Cycle
       • Charter
       • Manager
   • Continuation
     • Resource Planning
     • Cash Flow Statement
     • Communication
     • Project Plan
     • Project Office
     • Matrix OBS
     • Quality
     • Budget
     • Risk

3. Role of a Project Manager

4. Benefits of Project Management