Description
“Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives.” Learn more here.
“The core components of project management are:
- defining the reason why a project is necessary;
- capturing project requirements, specifying quality of the deliverables, estimating resources and timescales;
- preparing a business case to justify the investment;
- securing corporate agreement and funding;
- developing and implementing a management plan for the project;
- leading and motivating the project delivery team;
- managing the risks, issues and changes on the project;
- monitoring progress against plan;
- managing the project budget;
- maintaining communications with stakeholders and the project organization;
- provider management;
- closing the project in a controlled fashion when appropriate.”
Why do we use project management?
“Investment in effective project management will have a number of benefits to both the host organization and the people involved in delivering the project. It will:
- provide a greater likelihood of achieving the desired result;
- ensure efficient and best value use of resources;
- satisfy the differing needs of the project’s stakeholders.”
Source: “What is Project Management?” 2014. Association for Project Management. Retrieved December 4, 2014. http://www.apm.org.uk/WhatIsPM
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How to Learn Project Management
The Strategic Phases of a Project by Dennis Hartman, Demand Media
Examples of the Four Phases of Project Management by Fiona Miller, Demand Media
Associations and Journals
Association for Project Management
Examples
Project Management Plan Examples 1-80 by the Office of Environmental Management
More Information/Resources
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Written by: Nicole Chappelle
Last updated: 4 December 2014
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