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1 What is Project Management?
And Why Should I Care? ©Shahron Williams van Rooij, 2009

2 What is a Project? Temporary Unique product, service, or result
Progressive elaboration

3 Projects vs. Operational Work
Operational work: ongoing, repetitive Take orders Deliver merchandise Make repairs Projects: Temporary, unique Develop new product/service Design a new vehicle Run a political campaign

4 How do Projects Arise? Market demand Organizational need
Client request Technological advances Legal/regulatory requirements

5 What is Project Management?
The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Source: PMBOK® Guide, Project Management Institute (PMI),

6 Project Management Processes
Initiating Defines & authorizes the project Planning Defines objectives, plans, course of action & scope Executing Integrates human & material resources to carry out the Project Management plan Monitoring & Controlling Regularly measures & monitors progress Closing Formalizes acceptance of project product/service/result

7 Managing a project includes ...
Identifying requirements Establishing clear, achievable objectives Balancing competing demands for quality, scope, time and cost Adapting specifications, plans and approach to different concerns of various stakeholders

8 Who are the Project Stakeholders?
Individuals/ organizations affected by the project Project manager Client Project team Project sponsor

9 What is the Project Manager’s Role?
The project manager is the person responsible for accomplishing project objectives.

10 What is the Project Manager’s Role?
Determine appropriate processes Maintain continuous communications Create an environment of trust Demonstrate commitment to team success Create a shared vision of the outcome

11 The Triple Constraint Scope Quality Risk Time Cost

12 Relevance to e-Learning Projects
ADDIE (product) PMBOK® (project/team) Initiating Analysis Design Planning Executing Development Monitoring & Controlling Implementation Evaluation Closing

13 Is this your organization?


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