Project Management Basics

Contents:

• Introduction
• Definitions
• Project Scheduling
• Project Roles
• Project Communication
• Group Exercise

What is a project?

A unique undertaking composed of interrelated activities which has a well defined beginning and end, often involving staff from cross-functional groups, that operates under specific constraints of resources, schedules, and requirements.

What is project management?

A set of skills and methods of planning, organizing, and managing a project from inception to its successful completion.

What is a project manager?

The role responsible for leading and coordinating the project effort from inception to its successful completion The role responsible for leading and coordinating the project effort from inception to its successful completion; the person responsible for making things happen.

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