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What is a Project?
Project
A project is a sequence of tasks with a beginning and an end that are bounded by time, resources, and desired results.
Project VS Non-Project
Project• Temporary work
performed to produce a unique product or service
• Each product has a definite start and End Date
Project VSNon-Project
Non-ProjectWork which is on-going and repetitive is not a project
What is Project Management?
Project Management
Process of combining systems, techniques, and people to complete a project within established goals of time, budget, and quality
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Organize your approach
Generate a credible schedule
Track progress and control your project
Identify where to focus your efforts
5Identify problems early – before they are crises
6 Saves you TIME….MONEY
Why is Project Management Important?
Project Management Processes Groups
Scoping the Project
Developing the Plan
Scoping the Project
Launching thePlan
Monitoring &Controlling
Closing Out the Project
Project Management Tools• Work Breakdown Structure
– Breaks the project into chunks of work at a level of detail that meets planning and scheduling needs
• Fishbone Diagram – Used in quality management fault detection, and in business process
improvement especially in manufacturing and production.• Critical Path Analysis Flow Diagram
– Good for showing interdependent factors whose timing overlap or coincide.
• Gantt Chart– Excellent models for scheduling, budgeting, and for reporting and
communicating project plans and progress easily and quickly
Knowledge Areas1. Scope2. Time3. Cost4. Quality5. Resources6. Communication7. Risks8. Procurement9. Integration
Project Management Fundamentals
Business Acumen
Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership
ProjectManager
Skills
ProjectManager
Skills
Developing the Plan
Construct/AnalyzeProject Network
Prepare theProject Proposal
Identify ProjectTasks (WBS)
Estimate Task Duration (Gantt Chart)
Determine Resource Requirements
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Project Scoping FormProject Name Project Manager Team Members
Problem / Opportunity (Why do this project?):
Project Goal:
Objectives (Specific, Measurable, Assignable), Duration? Cost?
Success Criteria (Outcomes):
Assumptions, Risks, Obstacles:
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Work Breakdown StructureCanoe Trip to
Boundary Waters
Arrange Travel
Schedule Flights to Mpls
Rent Van
Arrange Motel
Schedule return flights
Get Equipment
Contact BW Outfitter
Rent canoes
Rent Tents
Bring Sleeping Bags
Bring Fishing Gear
Bring lights and waterproof
matches
Plan Meals
Bring cooking gear
Freeze dry food
Prepare 7 breakfasts
Prepare 7 lunches
Prepare 6 dinners
Prepare Budget
Assign Budget Person
Get deposits
Retain Receipts
Pay for supplies
Close-out trip
Plan for Emergencies
Obtain emerg. #’s
Arrange contact at BW
Bring emerg. flares
Bring two first aid kits
Plan Activities
Bring Cards
Bring Joke book
Bring scotch
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Project Planning Activity
• Create a work break down structure (WBS) for the project you identified in the scoping document. Identify and sequence tasks.
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