Introduction to Project Management
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What is a primary responsibility of a Project Manager?

  • Developing new products
  • Coordinating resources to achieve project objectives (correct)
  • Conducting market research
  • Managing customer relations

    • Projects can be routine events that require little planning.

    False (B)

    Name one example of a project.

    Building a house

    A project must be completed within a set __________ and budget.

    <p>timeframe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following project aspects with their descriptions:

    <p>Purpose = What the project aims to achieve Resources = Available human and material assets Costing = Estimating financial resources needed Activities = Tasks required to complete the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to complications in the Central Vista Project?

    <p>Court battles and budget overruns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective project management techniques help ensure that objectives are met accurately and timely.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a consequence of poor project management?

    <p>Budget blow-out and delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common tool used by Project Managers to coordinate projects?

    <p>GANTT charts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project Managers typically avoid breaking down complex problems into smaller components.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage of project management?

    <p>Completion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge might Project Managers face regarding changes in project scope?

    <p>The scope of projects can change on a daily basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project Managers often need to negotiate between what senior management requires and what can be completed within the given ______.

    <p>time frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Investigation phase of project management focuses on assessing the project outcomes.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of Project Management with their descriptions:

    <p>Task breakdown = Breaking complex problems into smaller parts Continuous negotiation = Adapting project requirements to changing conditions Time management = Tracking deadlines and schedules Flexibility = Adapting to workforce changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary activity during the Production phase of project management?

    <p>Delivering a completed project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of successful Project Managers?

    <p>They have a 'can do' approach. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Planning and Design phase, milestones and key time markers are identified to keep the project on __________.

    <p>track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the four phases of project management with their focus areas:

    <p>Investigation = Identify goals and scope Planning and Design = Set milestones and define tasks Production = Deliver the completed project Evaluation and Monitoring = Assess project success based on factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Project Management process is static and does not change once it starts.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one reason why Project Management techniques are essential in the IT industry.

    <p>They help keep track of constantly changing information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the investigation phase in project management?

    <p>To determine if pursuing the project is worthwhile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The planning and design phase includes identifying milestones to keep the project on budget.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one deliverable that comes from the planning and design phase.

    <p>Project plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In project management, the __________ phase involves putting the plan into operation.

    <p>production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phases of project management with their key focus:

    <p>Investigation = Researching project viability Planning and Design = Defining project objectives and tasks Production = Executing the project plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the planning and design phase?

    <p>Conducting market research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Top level management is involved in the investigation phase of a project.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one action that occurs during the planning and design phase?

    <p>Breaking the project into tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a modern project management tool developed in the early 1900s?

    <p>CPM (Critical Path Method) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project management principles were first used by the Ancient Egyptians.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one example of a megaproject mentioned in the content.

    <p>Sydney Opera House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The creation of the ______ chart method marked the early development of modern project management tools.

    <p>GANTT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym PERT stand for?

    <p>Program Evaluation and Review Technique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>GANTT Chart = A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule CPM = A project management technique used to determine the longest path of planned tasks PERT = A statistical tool used to analyze the tasks involved in completing a given project Megaproject = A large-scale investment project typically costing over a billion dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vanessa Duis, project management skills are becoming less important in today’s job market.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content does Vanessa Duis coordinate in her role as a Project Manager?

    <p>CD-ROM and Internet content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key activities in the project phase mentioned?

    <p>Monitoring and controlling progress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The final assessment of a project is based solely on its budget adherence.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the evaluation and monitoring phase?

    <p>To assess the success of the project based on various criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project Management requires the organization of three things: (1), (2) and (3)__________.

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    What is assessed during the evaluation phase of project management?

    <p>Quality and relevance of the project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The project team is 'decommissioned' after the project is transferred to the client.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What project management method was developed in the early 1900s?

    <p>GANTT chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following assessment criteria with their descriptions:

    <p>Quality = How well it meets the objectives Cost = Did it stay within the budget? Time = Did it finish on or before the specified date? Accuracy = Are there any errors in the product?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT considered during the success assessment of a project?

    <p>Employee satisfaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary purpose of the evaluation phase is to ensure that the final product is completed on time and budget.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key focuses during the production phase of project management?

    <p>Completing the project activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Project

    A single, non-routine event with specific goals to be achieved within a timeframe.

    Project Activities

    The individual steps or tasks needed to complete a project, fulfilling its objective.

    Project Management

    Organizing people, equipment, and processes to finish a project on time and within budget.

    Project Manager

    The person responsible for overseeing all project resources to meet project objectives.

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    Project Scope

    All the work that needs to be done to achieve the project goals.

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    Project Budget

    The planned cost of the project, including all resources needed.

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    Project Timeline

    The schedule for completing the project, defining when each task must be finished.

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    Project Resources

    The people, equipment, and materials needed to complete the project.

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    GANTT Chart

    A project management tool that visually displays tasks, deadlines, and dependencies.

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    Critical Path Method (CPM)

    A project management technique used to identify the longest sequence of tasks in a project, critical for determining project duration.

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    Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

    A project management technique for analyzing and controlling complex projects with uncertain task durations.

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    Multimedia Project

    A project involving different types of media (text, images, video, audio).

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    Deadlines

    Specific dates by which project tasks or the entire project must be completed.

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    Project Management Phases

    The four distinct stages of project management: Investigation, Planning and Design, Production, Evaluation and Monitoring. Each phase plays a crucial role in the project's success.

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    Investigation Phase

    The first stage of project management, focused on defining project goals, objectives, and feasibility. It involves initial research, analysis, and scope definition.

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    Planning and Design Phase

    The second stage of project management, where detailed planning and design occur. It involves identifying milestones, tasks, resources, and timelines.

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    Production Phase

    The third stage of project management where the project is actually built or implemented. It involves carrying out the planned tasks and achieving the defined objectives.

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    Evaluation and Monitoring Phase

    The final stage of project management, where the project's success is assessed against the initial goals and objectives. It involves reviewing performance, identifying lessons learned, and closing the project.

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    Project Investigation

    Initial research to evaluate a project's feasibility and worthiness.

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    Project Planning & Design

    Developing a detailed plan outlining project objectives, tasks, timelines, resources, and costs.

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    Project Objectives

    Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals of a project.

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    Project Tasks/Activities

    Individual steps or jobs that make up a project.

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    Project Deliverables

    Results or outcomes of a project, ready for clients or internal stakeholders.

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    Project Complexity

    Projects can be broken down into numerous tasks, making project plans complex and scopes changeable.

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    Project Negotiation

    Project managers balance senior management requirements with actual completion, requiring negotiation and re-negotiation.

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    Project Flexibility

    Project teams need to adapt to changing company structures and scope, requiring the project to remain on schedule and budget

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    Project Management Tools

    Various tools like Gantt charts and spreadsheets are utilized for managing tasks and project schedules and coordinating information in dynamic projects.

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    Project Management Methodology

    A framework for managing projects, which includes different project stages and phases, and often aims to identify which stage is most expensive and why.

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    IT Industry Fluidity

    The constant changes within the IT industry make project management crucial to follow and maintain structure, and adapt to changes.

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    What are the three things Project Management organizes?

    Project Management involves organizing resources, activities, and time to achieve project goals.

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    What are the two key elements for assessing project success?

    Project success is evaluated based on efficiency (cost and time) and effectiveness (meeting objectives).

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    Why is the Evaluation & Monitoring Phase crucial?

    It assesses the project's effectiveness against initial objectives, identifies weaknesses, and offers knowledge for future projects.

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    What is the purpose of the Gantt Chart?

    The Gantt Chart visually displays tasks, deadlines, and dependencies, helping to manage the project's schedule.

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    What is the Critical Path Method (CPM)?

    A project management technique used to identify the longest sequence of tasks in a project, critical for determining project duration.

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    What is the Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT)?

    A technique for analyzing and managing complex projects, especially those with uncertain task durations.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Project Management

    • Projects are singular, non-routine events with defined objectives, completed within a timeframe.
    • Projects consist of activities designed to achieve the stated objectives.
    • Examples include building a house, hosting a party, or completing a school assignment.
    • Project management involves organizing people, equipment, and procedures to complete projects within budget and timeframe.
    • A Project Manager coordinates resources to achieve the project's objectives.

    Project Management Gone Wrong

    • Project completion costs may exceed initial estimates significantly.
    • Delays and controversy can occur during project execution.
    • Examples include costly construction projects facing budget overruns, court battles, and resignations of project managers.
    • Essential aspects for planning a project include the project's purpose, available resources (human and material), projected costs, and time constraints.
    • Project management techniques enable organizations to efficiently execute projects.
    • Project management ensures organizational and project goals are met effectively, accurately, and completely within deadlines.
    • The Project Management techniques control people, resources and processes to clearly identify tasks with achievable completion times and deadlines.
    • Example projects include the Sydney Opera House, Montreal Olympic Stadium, Three Gorges Dam, and UK high-speed rail.
    • Numerous examples of expensive, impractical, and unrealistic mega-projects globally exist.

    Project Management History

    • Project management concepts existed in Ancient Egypt, as demonstrated by the construction of the pyramids.
    • Formal project management tools emerged in the early 1900s, with the development of the Gantt chart method.
    • Further refinements include the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) in the 1950s.
    • These three methods form the basis for modern project documentation and management, creating graphical representations of project progress.
    • Planning processes existed to complete large projects long before modern tools were invented, as evidenced by the construction of the pyramids.

    Interviews with a Project Manager

    • Project managers coordinate multimedia content (CD-ROM and internet) within tight deadlines.
    • Project managers work with various developers, designers, filmmakers, authors, and editors.
    • Increasing numbers of jobs demand Project management skills.
    • Employees with Project Management skills are in high demand in project-based work and contract roles.

    Project Management Methodology

    • Project management involves distinct phases, including investigation, planning and design, production, and monitoring and evaluation.
    • The costliest project phases often occur early, during the investigation and/or planning and design.
    • This potentially stems from intensive research and resource allocation during early stages.

    Phase 1: Investigation

    • Initial project research determines project feasibility.
    • Key activities include commissioning, identifying objectives/goals, and investigating ways to complete the project.
    • Top management or strategic planners initiate this phase.
    • A project brief serves as a guiding document for the project team.

    Phase 2: Planning and Design

    • Establishes the foundation for subsequent phases.
    • Defining the project objective assists in setting timelines and budgets for the project.
    • Breaking down the project into tasks and activities and defining their timeframes.
    • Identifying milestones and checkpoints ensuring the project stays on schedule.
    • Determining the sequence of activities, constraints, and identifying resources needed for each activity.
    • Cost estimation, determining required resources , and choosing appropriate timelines.
    • Output includes project plans, Gantt charts, critical path diagrams, and PERT charts.

    Phase 3: Production

    • Project execution begins.
    • Responsibilities shift to managing and monitoring resources.
    • Comparing progress against the planned/scheduled timeline.
    • Activities include providing necessary resources, completing the tasks defined in the project plan.
    • Using and updating project plans (e.g., using Gantt Charts) to monitor and control project progress.
    • Monitoring resource use prevents budget overruns and ensures that milestones and project goals are met.

    Phase 4: Evaluation and Monitoring

    • Project phase concludes as the project is transferred towards the client.
    • The project team disbands or changes focus post-project delivery.
    • Project completion review.
    • Assessing project performance in terms of quality, cost, time, accuracy, relevance, and completeness.
    • Analyzing project outcomes to derive insights for future projects.

    Additional Notes:

    • Project management involves organizing three fundamental aspects: people, resources, and procedures.
    • Project management practices were formally articulated in the early 1900's.
    • Project management methodologies employ distinct phases (Investigation, Planning and Design, Production, and Evaluation), each with specific steps.
    • Project managers play a crucial role in coordinating projects, while different phases involve different personnel throughout the project's life cycle.

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