Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management Complex, new, unique conceptual formulation Completion of tasks happens outside of the existing organizational structure Clearly formulated objectives, also in terms of costs and quality Explicit written application Beginning and end of the project are clearly defined Characteristics of a project Slide 1

Definition Project Management Slide 2 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

Project identification Project planning and preperation Project start Project implementation Project completion - Workshop - Description - Decision - Project objectives - Project description - Financing -Project structure plan - Kick-Off -Team management -Progress control -Controlling -Risk management -Performance assessment - Final report -Closing meeting -Evaluation -Review -Publication Project progression Slide 3 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

Project structure plan Project objective Planning of main activities Division of main activities into single tasks Time management Setting of start and/or final date Time management and milestones Times of reporting Personnel planning Permanent project team members Temporary involvement Possible integration of externals Budgeting Costs to the budget (i.e. IT costs, external consulting fees) Planning of the expected total costs, if necessary for the project (i.e. personnel costs as well) If necessary, financial effects of the project result Slide 4 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

Project – What needs to be kept in mind? Project Phases Project Group Project Architecture Personnel Development Environment Analysis / Context Tasks and Position in the Project Project support Working in Projects Slide 5 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

The magic triangle of project work Quality Slide 6 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

Agreements and communication with the European Commission Content-related control and time recording Duties and deadlines Challenges in the EU project management - Transnational particularities - Intercultural facets Project Management Slide 7 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

Different background experiences i.e.: - working methods - communicational behavior - latest technologies Different native languages: - complication for „common understanding“ Different administrative structures: - hierarchies - process sequences - responsibilities Challenges in EU project management Slide 8 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management

Chances EU project management Slide 9 Basic elements of (international) project development and management process of project management