1. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction1 ETM 5241- Strategic Project Management zMuch engineering work is conduct by defining, planning, and executing projects. zBut … yWhat is a project? yWhat is project management? yWhat is strategic project management?

2. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction2 About the Course zIn this course we are going to examine project management processes and explore a set of tools and methods to make these processes more effective and efficient.

3. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction3 About the Course zWe are going to briefly examine some project management terminology and general concepts. zWe are going to review some common project planning tools and methodologies. zWe are going to consider some of the complexities associated with managing and coordinating multiple projects.

4. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction4 About the Course zHowever, this is not a software course. zWe will not be learning any particular software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project). zNor, will we focus on project teaming or project leadership. zTo that end, you might want to consider yIEM 5603 (primarily concepts & mgmt) yIEM 5623 (primarily techniques & software).

5. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction5 Course Administration zTo the extent possible I would like to handle the paperwork for the course via email and the course web page. yMy email is dpratt@okstate.edu yWeb Page xwww.okstate.edu/ceat/msetm/courses/etm5241

6. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction6 Assignment 0 zYour first task (Assignment 0) ySend me an email acknowledging your enrollment in this class xName xCompany xJob Title brief description of responsibilities xemail address(es) xstatus within ETM program xsomething interesting about yourself

7. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction7 My Assignment 0 zWho Is David Pratt? y13 years in industry xPetroleum xAerospace xPulp and Paper y12 years in academia xOklahoma State University xIndustrial Engineering & Management xETM since its inception

8. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction8 About Timing and Due Dates zI am flexible with timing and due dates yIf you have business or personal circumstances that require you to delay completing an assignment - let me know. yGrades are due to the Registrar on Dec 16th xif you have your project and the exam to me no later than Dec 11th, I will assign you a grade xotherwise, if you have submitted at least Assignment 0, I will assign an "I" that you have one year to replace with a letter grade

9. Strategic Project ManagementCourse Introduction9 The Syllabus zYour second task yVisit the web site and download a copy of the syllabus ySend me an email if you have any questions or concerns. zTo learn more about the details of the course, let’s review the syllabus.