Introduction to Project Management

A projet is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result charactierized as: Tempory, Unique, Progressively elaborated

Harold Kerzner

-being assured that knowledge and pratices are applicable to most projects most of the time. -feeling confident that the information comes from a globally accepted standard. -feeling empowered about having up-to-date project management inforamtion. -being able to speak with a common vocabulary.

Every project has a beginning and an end, it is defined as temporary.

Projects create a product or arifact, capability to perform a service, or sime kind of result. these end results are usually created in a new way with unique and distinct components. Just because it is repetitive does not mean it is unique.

Projects use a process of developing in steps with continuous increments. This process is referred to as progressive elaboration. As more information about the project is revealed, it can be incorporated incrementally into the project objectives, deliverables and scope.

An ongoing endeavor, short in duration , usually undertaken to create a temporary result, or something that has been done before in the exact same way.

A- process of Progressive Elaborative -A unique Product, service or capability as an end result -Temporary activities

Projects End - temporary, unique and finish when specific objectives have been met. Operations Keep Going - on going and repetative, keep the business going and continually adopt new objectives to work on.

Restructuring an organization building a hospital in a developing country writing a specific grant proposal a fundraising event running for campaingn for the mayor's office

Continued production of a product or service management meetings daily lesson plan development

Developing thoroughly in steps, continuing steadily by increments. Process of clarification and refinement

The antithesis of progressive elaboration! Adding features and functionality without addressing the effects on time, costs and resources or without customer approval.

Progressive elaboration involves agreeing upon changes that affect the project's budget and time. Scope Creep means changes occur without discussion or agreement.

The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. James Lewis: The planning, scheduling and controlling of projects activities and meet project objectives