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Project Management
Introduction
Based on
Project Management, 2nd edition (Briefcase Book Series) by
Gary R Heerkens (2013) McGraw-Hill
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK Guide), 3rd Edition (2004) Project Management
Institute
CH1
A project is
The project
manager
CH1
Cons
It can often be a steppingstone to a promotion.
It provides a strong sense of
accomplishment.
Theres considerable
variety; no two days are
alike.
Theres significant freedom
of choice.
It affords the opportunity to
effect change across the
organization.
1. It requires significant
tolerance for politics.
2. It requires significant
tolerance for ambiguity and
uncertainty.
3. Theres a lot of
responsibility, but little or
no authority.
4. You may feel disconnected
from your technical
discipline.
5. You may be perceived by
some as not having a real
job.
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leading the
people on the
project
requires a keen
insight into
human
behaviour and
the ability to
skilfully apply
appropriate
interpersonal
skills
the knowledge,
understanding, and
skilful application of a
prescribed project
management process
(PMBOK).
to guide project
managers and project
teams to effectively
a set of graphic tools,
documents, and
techniques
CH 2
CH 2
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CH 2
Deconstructing the
definition of a project
Temporary
a definite beginning and a
definite end.
end is reached when the
projects objectives have
been achieved
Projects are not ongoing
efforts Business-as-usual
(BAU) or Operational work
(PMBOK p6-7)
Unique
is produced, is quantifiable,
an end item or a component
business functions
supporting production or
distribution
outcomes or documents.
Progressive elaboration =
developing in steps, and
continuing by increments
(PMBOK p6)
Projects are a means of organizing activities that cannot be addressed within the
organizations normal operational limits and are often utilized as a means of achieving
an organizations strategic plan (PMBOK p7)
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Project
Implementation
Pre-project
Project Definition
Project Planning
Clarify client
requirements
Define project solution
Scope of work
Schedule
cost
Project Execution
Project Closeout
Post-project
Measure benefits
Assess client readiness
Manage product lifecycle
Manage ongoing operations
Develop maintenance plan
Project Management
CH 2
PMBOK p40