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184 slides includes: the definition of projects, characteristics of projects, what project is not, project management basics, characteristics, and successful project management. The process of project management, role of a project manager, learning from best practices, project management practices, the project management institute, PMBOK body of knowledge, connecting project with strategy, project management process, how to create a project plan, project management challenges and advantages, the cycles and challenges of project management, project scheduling, building project teams, project requirements, project processes, celebrations, recognitions, rewards, how to's and more.
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Project Management
Program Objectives
Create an understanding of the basics of Project Management.
Explore specifics of project management to apply to your projects.
Share and create common proposed language, structures and processes.
Create a baseline for leading projects virtually.
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A Challenge
Please Write a One Sentence Definition for:
Project Management Projects Teams.
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Definition
“A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service or result.”
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Characteristics of a Project (1 of 2)
Includes a start and end time.
Creates something new or fixes/improves something that already exists.
Proposes and supports change – temporary.
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Characteristics of a Project (2 of 2)
Performed by people & teams.
Constrained by resources.
Planned, Executed, Controlled.
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What a Project is NOT
Day-to-day work
Routine activities
Repetitive tasks
Ongoing work
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Project vs. Program
A program can include a number of projects.
– Example: A construction program might includes projects to develop new housing and other projects to renovate existing homes.
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Definition of a Program (1 of 3)
A collection of related projects, services and resources with related goals, vision and objectives.
Characteristics of a program:– Ongoing.
– Provides structure for projects.
– Multiple Projects, services and resources.
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Definition of a Program (2 of 3)
– Master Schedule.
– May dictate processes.
– System Level View and Testing.
– Stable team at the heart.
– Tackles issues larger than the projects.
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Definition of a Program (3 of 3)
– Identifies overlapping areas.
– Consistency.
– Uses tools, methods, policies.
– Focused on a goal.
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Project Management
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Project Management Basics
Before developing a Project Management program, consider:
1. What is the objective of the program?
2. Who is the audience?
3. What is the desired outcome?
4. What are the key elements of the program?
5. What is the timeframe?
6. Is there a budget?
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Successful Project Management
Delivery of What’s Expected:
On time.
Within budget.
With quality.
Develop productive relationships.
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The Role of Project Manager
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Project Life Cycle
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Building a Project Team
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What is your What is your next step?next step?
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184 slides includes: the definition of projects, characteristics of projects, what project is not, project management basics,
characteristics, and successful project management. The process of project management, role of a project manager, learning from
best practices, project management practices, the project management institute, PMBOK body of knowledge, connecting
project with strategy, project management process, how to create a project plan, project management challenges and advantages,
the cycles and challenges of project management, project scheduling, building project teams, project requirements, project
processes, celebrations, recognitions, rewards, how to's and more.
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