Overview of Project Management

Sri Jayawardenapura

A temporary structure set up with the specific aim of delivering an identifiable end-product. It has a specific objective, defined start and end dates, funding limits (if applicable), and consumes human and nonhuman resources.

<p>The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. It is different from general management as it brings a unique focus shaped by the goals, resources, and schedule of each project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear identification of functional responsibilities, minimizing continuous reporting, identification of time limits for scheduling, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Project complexity, customer's special requirements and scope changes, organizational restructuring, project risks, changes in technology, and forward planning and pricing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People skills, leadership skills, and management skills. The project manager must understand the mission and vision of the organization and facilitate planning rather than plan the project for the team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instead of asking for authority, make decisions yourself, take action that is appropriate and does not violate policy, and then inform your boss what you have done.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Project Management Institute (PMI) has determined a minimum body of knowledge needed by a project manager. It defines five processes and ten general areas of knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing.</p> Signup and view all the answers