2. HIA 461-462 Project Management Overview

3. What is a project? zA temporary endeavor undertaken to accomplish specific goals or objectives zAn activity with a defined beginning and ending zAn activity that requires planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation

4. Management is critical zA project must be planned and managed to ensure successful completion zA project plan defines the process for project completion zThe plan is specific to the project zThe plan is a tool to successfully manage the project

5. Project for HIA 461-462 zThe student will select a clinical site field project in HIM ymay be a project selected from those submitted to the HIA program ymay be a project of the student’s own choosing zThe project will apply content and management processes addressed in the HIA program

6. Steps in Project Management zSelect the project zDevelop a plan zImplement the plan zMonitor performance zProvide documentation zEvaluate results zCelebrate success!

7. Select the project zPerform a skills and interests self- assessment zEvaluate alternative project options zSelect and define the project zMeet with the instructor to discuss the project and initial planning zPrepare a letter of introduction for the clinical faculty member

8. Key components of the project plan zDefine goals and objectives zBreak the project into logical tasks and activities zDevelop a timeline and task schedule

9. Key components of the project plan zIdentify criteria for evaluation ydeliverables ytimeframes yachievement of goals and objectives zConfirm plan with instructor and get input zMeet with the clinical faculty on-site to discuss the plan zMake adjustments to the plan as needed

10. Implement the project plan zBegin work on the project zCommunicate/report to the instructor and site faculty as planned zComplete project tasks zComplete project with delivery of final report to instructor and site

11. Monitor performance zMonitor progress according to defined plan ymeeting objectives? ymeeting timeframes? zMake adjustments as needed zMeet with instructor weekly to discuss progress

12. Provide documentation zDevelop a project manual documenting all aspects of the project zDevelop a project presentation zDeliver presentation and any handouts to the class

13. Evaluate results zEvaluate project completion against the project plan zAssess the project relative to evaluation criteria in HIA 461-462 syllabus zObtain feedback from site clinical faculty zObtain instructor feedback

14. Celebrate success! zTake time to reflect on how much you’ve learned zReward yourself for a job well done