PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS Planning Communication and Time
Planning The planning phase involves creating a set of plans to help guide you/your team through the execution of how you will begin & finish
Analysis of opportunities Planning Cycle Analysis of opportunities Identify aim Explore options Selection of best option Feedback Detailed Planning Plan evaluation Plan implementation Closure of plan
Real Life example An architectural draftsman would be a real life example of planning for a project. He/her is in charge of creating blueprints for projects.
Time Use the strategy schedule: Sort activities/ tasks Hunt down hidden factors Establish routines Delegate tasks Use a planner Listen to yourself/team Eliminate tasks
Real Life example A manager would be a real life example of time because he manages what people do and when it needs to be done.
Communication Best summarized as the transmission of a message from a sender to a receiver in an understandable manner. 4 key components to communication Encoding Message (Media) Decoding Feedback
Communication Process Message (Media) Encoding Decoding Sender Receiver Feedback
Communication 3 different types of communication: Oral Written Face-to-face, speaking, meetings Written Memos, letters, email Non-verbal Body language, appearance
Real Life example Dispatchers are communications personnel Receive and Transmit messages Police, fire departments, emergency medical services, taxicab providers, trucking companies, train stations, and public utility companies
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