Project Management

Table of Contents My Background – Page 3 What is a Project – Page 4 Triple Constraint – Page 5 Project Management Institute – Page 6 Challenges – Page 7 Class Project – Page 8

My Background BS Accounting Kroger – Store Management MS Information Systems Price Waterhouse – Systems Integration Arthur Andersen – Systems Integration U.S. and International High-Tech Start-up CU Boulder

What is a Project Unique activity Well defined purpose Given timeframe Dedicated project team

Triple Constraint Scope Time Cost Quality

Project Management Institute Professional Organization Certification (PMP, CAPM) Local Chapter Project Management Framework Process areas Knowledge areas

Challenges Not one correct answer Ambiguity Student expectations that project management is a tool like Microsoft Project Focus on initiating and planning projects

Class Project Define measurable objectives Manage scope Manage multiple stakeholders with different interests Deliver something of value Focus on business decision-making, not accounting transactions Extensive data collection and analysis Design and develop professional deliverables Present to executives