1. Project Management

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Triple Constraint
Scope
Time
Cost
Quality

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

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

8. 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