Introduction To Project Management
Introduction To Project Management
Introduction To Project Management
Group Members:
What is a Project?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique product or service What are the differences between projects and operations? Characteristics of Operations Ongoing Continuous cycle Repetitive Expected inputs and outputs Characteristics of Projects Temporary Definitive beginning and end Unique New undertaking, unfamiliar ground
Customer Requirements satisfied/exceeded Completed within allocated time frame Completed within allocated budget Acceptance by the customer
Scope creep Poor requirements gathering No Functional input in planning Lack of sponsorship Unrealistic planning and scheduling/Impossible schedule commitments Lack of resources
Project Management is the application of skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to meet the needs and expectations of stakeholders for a project The purpose of project management is prediction and prevention, NOT recognition and reaction Effective Management of the Triple Constraints Requirements Needs Identified or Unidentified Expectations Cost/Resources People, Money, Tools Schedule/Time
Scope Management Issue Management Cost Management Quality Management Communications Management Risk Management Change Control Management
Scope Management:
Primarily it is the definition and control of what IS and IS NOT included in the project.
Issue Management:
Issues are restraints to accomplishing the deliverables of the project. Typically identified throughout the project and logged and tracked through resolution.
Cost Management:
This process is required to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget and includes resources, people, equipment, materials, quantities and budget.
Quality Management :
Quality Management is the process that insure the project will meet the needs
Communications Management :
This process is necessary to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, and storage of project information
Risk Management :
Risk identification and mitigation strategy Risk update and tracking
Training Plan
PERT Chart- designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in completing a given project
Responsibility Matrix
Task Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Joe Mary x Renee
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the time, cost, and resources of the project Assess the progress of the project against the baseline Assess and communicate the impact of issues and change management Forecast and what-If scenarios
Issue Management
Project issues Disseminating project information Mitigating project risk Quality Managing scope Metrics Managing the overall work plan
Implementing standard processes Establishing leadership skills Setting expectations Team building Communicator skills
Process Responsibilities
People Responsibilities
Conclusion
brief Identification of stakeholders Managing the milestones Communication Avoiding scope creep