what is a project?
it is a temporary and unique series of goal-oriented activities undertaken to create an agreed outcome.
what is project management?
it is the management of project activities that lead to the successful completion and output of a project.
Describe PMBOK
PMBOK is the project management body of knowledge that provides application of knowledge, processes, skills, tools and techniques.
List and describe the PMBOK five functions (lifecycle)
- initiating: defining and scoping the project, identify stakeholders, build a team.
- planning: budget, schedule and plan activities.
- executing: perform tasks according to plan, adapt specifications and plans to stakeholder expectations.
- monitoring and controlling: monitor processes - balance demand of scope time and quality track corrective actions, report progress.
- closing: hand off to end user, close down operations, report on outcomes.
describe the project life-cycle
the project life cycle refers to the phases that a project goes through from the initiation stage to the completion stage.
the five stages will be assessed by how long and what it takes to complete the task.
outline the role and functions of a project manager.
they are the person assigned by the organisation to lead the team responsible for the project and is responsible for achieving project goals.
- planning, organising, leading and controlling the resources and organisation
- identifying, planning, scheduling and controlling the project requirements,
- negotiating the agreed trade-off between time, budget, resources and specifications.
- controlling a projects time, cost, specification and resources.
What are some key environmental forces that have changed the way projects are managed and their effect.
- compression of the product lifecycle knowledge explosion people, planet, profit corporate downsizing increase customer focus.
THE EFFECT: these components align internal business resources with the requirements of the changing environment, enabling management to have greater flexibility and control of all PM activities.
What is meant by an integrative approach to project management?
It is where all activities are interrelated. this approach allows the management to create a strong strategic plan and focus on stakeholder needs.
- prioritise what needs to be done first
- implies that while all people may be working on different tasks, they are still working towards a common goal.
- helps to coordinate projects & ensure best practices are used.
