The document outlines the key roles and responsibilities of a project manager. It discusses that a project manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, controlling, and closing a project. They must coordinate activities, allocate resources, manage costs and risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. The document also lists the main knowledge areas and stages of project management as well as difficulties project managers may face like the one-time nature of projects.
Project implementation refers to transforming a proposed project into reality through putting activities, resources, and management structures into action. It involves two main phases - project activation, which makes arrangements to start the project, and project operation, which practically manages the project to transform inputs into outputs. Implementation can use top-down, bottom-up, or collaborative approaches. A project implementation plan details the schedule, staffing, finances, reporting, sustainability measures, time controls, and supervision needed. Key factors for success include strong political commitment, careful preparation and management, and stakeholder involvement, while common challenges are financial, management, and technical problems.
This document discusses project management. It defines a project as a combination of interrelated activities with well-defined objectives to be completed within a specific time period. Project management is then defined as the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet requirements and achieve objectives within constraints. The document outlines the importance of project management and some benefits such as clear work descriptions and timely problem identification.
The document provides information on project management. It begins with an individual's biography and then discusses the objectives of a fundamentals of project management course. It defines what a project is, including that it is temporary with a start and end date. It also discusses key project management terms, the project life cycle, work breakdown structures, the role of the project manager, and how to implement project management.
Project management involves clearly defining goals, tasks, timelines and budgets to deliver projects successfully. It uses tools like Gantt charts and PERT charts to track progress and reduce risks. A key part of project management is balancing the triple constraint of time, cost and scope, with quality as a central theme. Projects go through six phases from initiation to closure, and a project manager's role is to define the project, build the team, motivate them and monitor progress to deliver the project on time and on budget while meeting requirements.
The document outlines the typical project management life cycle which includes 4 phases: project initiation, planning, execution, and closure. In the initiation phase, the project is defined and a team is assembled. In planning, detailed documents are created to guide the project. Execution involves producing deliverables while managing time, costs, risks, and other factors. Finally, closure releases the deliverables, ends contracts, and reviews lessons learned.
This document discusses project management. It defines a project as a combination of interrelated activities with well-defined objectives to be completed within a specific time period. Project management is then defined as the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet requirements. The document outlines the importance of project management, including increasing project sizes, financial controls, and technology. It also discusses the benefits of project management such as clear work descriptions and timely completion.
This document defines key project management terms and concepts. It discusses the roles of a project manager and different types of project managers. The document also outlines the project life cycle phases including initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out. It defines important project documents like the project charter and change control board. Finally, it discusses the knowledge areas of project management including integration management, scope management, scheduling, cost, quality, and risk management.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on project controls. The presentation covers topics like understanding project controls, the project control process, scope controls, cost controls, time controls, quality controls, and other areas. It is designed to be viewed rather than presented verbally, so the slides contain more explanatory text than is normal. The presentation has over 50 slides and is aimed at project management professionals.
Project management is about acquiring or achieving the project goal and Most projects need to be broken down into a logical sequence of ‘phases’, known as the project life cycle.
This chapter introduces key concepts of project management including defining projects and differentiating them from operations. It describes the project life cycle and project management life cycle. It identifies important stakeholders and discusses how organizational structure, such as functional, matrix, and projectized, can influence a project. The chapter aims to explain these fundamental concepts and how they relate to effective project management.
Project monitoring and control & planning for monitoringSandeep Kumar
This document discusses project monitoring and control. It defines monitoring as the regular observation and recording of project activities, and control as processes used to predict, understand, and influence project time and cost outcomes. The purposes of monitoring and control are to analyze the project situation, determine if inputs are being utilized properly, identify and address problems, and ensure activities are on track. Effective monitoring and control involves status reporting, project reviews, tracking schedule and budget variances, and managing risks.
You may have a great idea for a project, but without planning, your project will remain just that — an idea. Simply put, planning is the critical step to take a project from an intangible theory to a tangible result.
Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment. Project planning can be done manually or by the use of project management software.
The document introduces key concepts in project management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service. It discusses characteristics of successful and failed projects. Project management aims to predict and prevent issues through applying skills and tools to meet stakeholder needs and expectations. It addresses managing scope, issues, costs, quality, communications, risks, and changes through a project life cycle of initiation, definition, planning, implementation, deployment, and closing phases. Project management tools like PERT charts and Gantt charts can illustrate tasks and schedules. The role of a project manager includes managing processes, people, issues, quality, and the overall work plan.
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of a project manager. It states that a project manager is responsible for implementing and completing projects on time and on budget by selecting team members, ensuring resources and facilities are available, and taking care of routine details. A project manager takes a generalist approach compared to functional managers who are specialists. The document outlines various responsibilities of a project manager to the parent organization, project, and project team members. It also discusses challenges project managers may face like acquiring adequate resources, dealing with obstacles, and communicating effectively.
Project management has evolved significantly over time. Early projects from 2500 BC like the Egyptian pyramids were organized but lacked formal management philosophies. In the 1950s, organizations like RAND Corporation began using operations analysis and techniques like PERT and CPM were developed for projects like Polaris missile program. This led to the establishment of project management as a formal discipline in 1959. Over subsequent decades, practices advanced with developments like matrix organizations in 1960s, establishment of PMI in 1967, and introduction of concepts like portfolio management techniques in 2000s.
it includes 21 slides, having definition of project, project management, project management cycle.
it also explains all the phases of PMC.
it also includes characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of project management cycle.
The document discusses the typical project life cycle which includes four main stages: initiation, planning, executing, and delivering. In the initiation stage, a need or problem is identified. In planning, the project is broken down into tasks and a schedule is created. Executing involves implementing the plan and monitoring progress. Finally, delivering includes handing the completed project to the customer and releasing resources for other projects. The life cycle recognizes that projects have defined beginnings and ends with varying effort levels over their duration.
The document discusses different project management structures for organizing projects, including functional, projectized, and matrix structures. It provides details on how each structure works, its advantages and disadvantages, and considerations for choosing the appropriate structure based on factors like project characteristics, organizational needs, and the level of authority and resources allocated to the project manager. The key structures covered are the functional structure where different project segments are delegated to functional units, projectized structure with dedicated project teams, and matrix structure with dual reporting relationships to functional and project managers.
Project management for technologies MGT410Saqib Imran
This document provides an overview of project management concepts and processes. It defines project management as applying knowledge, skills, and techniques to meet project requirements through five process groups: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The document then discusses the characteristics of projects, components of project management like business cases and cash flows, the project life cycle, and the role of the project manager in planning, controlling, and leading a project team.
1. Construction Methods and Project Management Introduction.pdfAikaterineSmith
The document discusses the key steps and roles in construction project management. It begins by outlining the typical project management steps of definition, scope, budgeting, planning, scheduling, tracking, and close out. It then defines a project in terms of its scope, budget, and schedule. Quality must also be balanced. The roles of owner, designer, and contractor are described. Finally, it lists several professional organizations related to construction project management.
This document discusses project management roles and scope management. It begins by outlining the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, including scope planning, definition, verification and control. It then discusses the need for construction project management due to potential conflicts between objectives and constraints. The key functions of project management for construction are specified, including directing resources to achieve objectives, specifying plans, efficient resource use, implementation, and conflict resolution. Principles of project management are also outlined, such as having a clear project structure and goals. The document concludes by discussing verification and control project management stages.
Project Scope Management typically refers to the extensive collection of processes that ensure the exact description and visualization of the ample scope of a project. The strategies of project scope planning and scope management allow the project managers to assign the recommended amount of work needed to complete a project effectively. It is concerned with the determination of what is included in the project and what is altered
This presentation provides an introduction to project management. It discusses the key elements of project management, including the five main phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and completion. It also outlines different types of project management such as waterfall, agile, and lean project management. Additionally, it discusses the roles and responsibilities of a project manager and some of the main challenges, tools, and knowledge areas involved in effective project management.
Project management involves planning, executing, monitoring and controlling a project to achieve goals within constraints of time and budget. It aims to deliver projects on time, on budget, meeting quality standards and customer expectations. The key elements of project management are the triple constraint of time, cost and scope, and more recently the project management diamond with customer expectations at the center. Project managers lead projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases to deliver the desired outcome.
The document discusses key concepts in project management including defining a project, the attributes of a project, and the project life cycle. It notes that a project has specific objectives, tasks, resources, timelines, and is unique. The project life cycle includes initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closure phases. The document also covers benefits of project management like managing budgets/timelines, improving quality, and gaining competitive advantages. It emphasizes identifying needs through problem analysis and gathering stakeholder input before starting a project.
Smart project management - Best Practices to Manage Project effectivelyChetan Khanzode
Best Practices to Manage project effectively.It gives overview of all five groups and ten PM knowledge areas.
Emphasis more important aspects of Project Management
The document discusses training for project management methodology. It aims to teach project management best practices and drive projects through organized initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases. The training also focuses on guiding project teams to achieve goals within set scopes, schedules, quality standards, and budgets. It is applicable across industries and provides career growth opportunities through enhanced knowledge. The training covers topics such as the project lifecycle, charters, team organization and motivation, and controlling projects.
This document provides an introduction to project management. It discusses key project management concepts like the project lifecycle, scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and quality. Project management aims to answer questions around objectives, success criteria, available resources, and project planning and organization. While problems cannot be eliminated, good project processes help standardize how to deal with risks and issues. The document outlines differences between portfolio, program and project management and stresses the importance of proper planning and communication for project success.
Project Management-Concept & Case Study.pptxamit229530
The document discusses project management, outlining key elements and steps. It describes that project management involves planning, organizing, securing, and managing resources to achieve goals on time and within budget. Some main components are defining objectives, creating detailed plans, managing resources, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful closure. Common project management steps are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closing. The document also provides details on communication, stakeholder management, risk management, quality management, and other principles of effective project management.
The document discusses the key requirements for successful project planning and management. It defines what a project is and emphasizes that project scope must be defined first to set limitations and parameters. It then outlines important factors for evaluating success such as meeting scope, schedule, budget, and ensuring satisfaction of the team and customers. Key elements of an effective project plan are also summarized, including defining the schedule using a work breakdown structure, accounting for necessary resources and quality controls, identifying stakeholders, setting milestones, and creating a communications plan.
The document discusses various aspects of project planning and management including:
1. The planning process which involves project identification, formulation, and preparation including market analysis, technical factors, and project appraisal.
2. Methods of project budgeting, cost estimation, and risk management.
3. Tools used in project planning such as the work breakdown structure, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting.
4. The importance of market analysis and demand forecasting in the planning process.
A project is a unique venture with a well-defined beginning and end that consists of interrelated tasks performed within a set time period and budget to meet specific objectives. Project management involves planning, controlling, and completing the project activities to deliver the project outputs while meeting its constraints of time, budget, and technical performance. Key decisions in project management include selecting which projects to implement, choosing a project manager and team, planning and designing the project, and managing resources and progress. A project progresses through conceptualization, planning, implementation, and termination stages over its finite lifecycle.
BPP Training on Project Management - Day 1Imoh Etuk
This training was about exposing the employees of the Lagos State Public Service to the Contemporary Project Management Practices they can adopt to Enhance Project Delivery in the Pandemic Era for the Lagos State Public Service.
Upon successful completion of the training, participants s were to apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to successfully manage projects by:
• Getting started with project management fundamentals.
• Identifying organizational influences and project life cycle.
• Working with project management processes.
• Initiating a project.
• Planning a project.
• Planning for project time management.
• Planning project budget, quality, and communications.
• Planning for risk, procurements, and stakeholder management.
• Executing a project.
• Managing project work, scope, schedules, and cost.
• Controlling a project.
• Closing a project.
This document provides an overview of project management techniques PERT and CPM. It begins with an introduction to project management, explaining that it ensures projects are properly planned and executed to deliver value. It then describes PERT as a method for analyzing time needed to complete project tasks and identify minimum time to complete a project while incorporating uncertainty. CPM is described as a technique that calculates the longest path of activities to determine which are critical and have float. The document emphasizes that these techniques help ensure projects are completed on time and on budget by structuring the planning and management of tasks and dependencies.
The document discusses project management and provides information on key concepts. It begins by defining a project and the goals of project management. It then covers the project life cycle, knowledge areas, and reasons for project failure. The document emphasizes that project management ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet requirements to provide value. It summarizes several approaches, methodologies, and principles for effective project management.
1) The document discusses parenting education and styles, as well as early childhood development. It provides information on parenting processes, education methods, and programs.
2) The summary observes parenting education activities at the Seto Gurans Early Childhood Development center in Bandipur, Nepal. Children are separated by age group and engage in age-appropriate activities to support holistic development.
3) A conclusion is that while the ECD center effectively supports child development through play and learning, parents could benefit from further education on nutrition and home management to fully support their children's growth.
This document summarizes an internship at the Sweet Home preschool in Lalitpur, Nepal. The internship objectives included observing social skills, developing friendships, and promoting holistic development in children. Key areas of focus included the Montessori teaching methodology, behavioral issues, the physical structure of the school, and challenges. The preschool provides education for life and develops moral values through a caring environment, healthy activities, and curriculum-based teaching. Challenges included infrastructure, parental involvement, and supporting children with special needs. The internship provided valuable experience in learning how to handle real situations and care for children's development.
This document discusses the child interview method for studying child development. It defines interviews and describes structured and clinical interview techniques. When interviewing children, the presenter recommends choosing age-appropriate questions, maintaining confidentiality, and adjusting the interview based on developmental stages. Guidelines include building rapport, gathering information, setting rules, and closing the interview properly. Interviews allow flexibility but can be costly and time-consuming compared to other methods. The presenter outlines advantages like exploratory depth and clarification alongside disadvantages such as potential biases.
Social development from birth to 8 years occurs in stages as children learn to interact with others and develop relationships. In the first month, social development focuses on attachment to caregivers. Between 3-6 months, babies begin to understand their bodies and respond to familiar faces. By 9-12 months, children recognize themselves and others and start to communicate intentionally. Toddlers explore independence between 1-2 years while beginning to adjust to other people. Preschoolers work on skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding rules between 3-5 years. School-aged children form friendships, develop empathy, and distinguish gender roles from 5-8 years.
Experiences build brain architecture in childkanti choudhary
The document discusses how a child's early experiences shape the development of their brain architecture. It notes that brain architecture provides the foundation for future learning, behavior, and health. The brain develops from the bottom up, with simpler circuits forming first followed by more complex ones. Early experiences and interactions between children and caregivers are especially important for building strong neural connections. Toxic stress can weaken this architecture and impair development if stress responses remain activated for long periods without support. However, nurturing relationships act as a buffer against toxic stress.
Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia between India and China. It has diverse geography and climate, with three main regions - the Himalayan mountains, hilly region, and Terai plain. Nepal was previously many small kingdoms that were united by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1768. The population is over 26 million, with Kathmandu as the capital. Hinduism and Buddhism are the dominant religions. Nepali culture varies regionally and is marked by religious festivals, diverse ethnic groups, languages, foods, and clothing. Tourism is focused on the natural beauty of the Himalayas, lakes, and holy sites.
Influence peer group and role model for idol behaviorkanti choudhary
Peer groups and role models can influence behavior both positively and negatively. Peer groups are made up of friends and classmates of similar ages and backgrounds. During adolescence, teenagers are highly influenced by their desire to fit in and be accepted by their peer group. This peer influence can encourage positive behaviors but also increase risky behaviors. Role models, like parents, teachers, and celebrities, also impact behavior through their examples. Choosing positive role models can improve self-esteem and performance, while negative role models may promote inappropriate actions. Parents can help guide their children to peer groups and figures that reinforce healthy development.
The document provides information on physical maltreatment of children, including definitions, types, signs, and factors. It defines physical abuse as the intentional use of physical force against a child that could harm their health, survival, or dignity. Signs may include bruises, injuries, burns, and fractures. Factors contributing to physical abuse include parental characteristics like violence and stress, as well as characteristics of the child like disabilities. Prevention strategies include education, support groups, and improving socioeconomic conditions to reduce risk factors for abuse. Treatment focuses on helping the child process the abuse and developing coping skills.
Padma kanya college- Home Science
In this slide, you can find the causes of Malnutrition in developing countries (Nepal) and recommended food patterns for malnourished.
Beyond the Advance Presentation for By the Book 9John Rodzvilla
In June 2020, L.L. McKinney, a Black author of young adult novels, began the #publishingpaidme hashtag to create a discussion on how the publishing industry treats Black authors: “what they’re paid. What the marketing is. How the books are treated. How one Black book not reaching its parameters casts a shadow on all Black books and all Black authors, and that’s not the same for our white counterparts.” (Grady 2020) McKinney’s call resulted in an online discussion across 65,000 tweets between authors of all races and the creation of a Google spreadsheet that collected information on over 2,000 titles.
While the conversation was originally meant to discuss the ethical value of book publishing, it became an economic assessment by authors of how publishers treated authors of color and women authors without a full analysis of the data collected. This paper would present the data collected from relevant tweets and the Google database to show not only the range of advances among participating authors split out by their race, gender, sexual orientation and the genre of their work, but also the publishers’ treatment of their titles in terms of deal announcements and pre-pub attention in industry publications. The paper is based on a multi-year project of cleaning and evaluating the collected data to assess what it reveals about the habits and strategies of American publishers in acquiring and promoting titles from a diverse group of authors across the literary, non-fiction, children’s, mystery, romance, and SFF genres.
Principles of Roods Approach!!!!!!!.pptxibtesaam huma
Principles of Rood’s Approach
Treatment technique used in physiotherapy for neurological patients which aids them to recover and improve quality of life
Facilitatory techniques
Inhibitory techniques
Is Email Marketing Really Effective In 2024?Rakesh Jalan
Slide 1
Is Email Marketing Really Effective in 2024?
Yes, Email Marketing is still a great method for direct marketing.
Slide 2
In this article we will cover:
- What is Email Marketing?
- Pros and cons of Email Marketing.
- Tools available for Email Marketing.
- Ways to make Email Marketing effective.
Slide 3
What Is Email Marketing?
Using email to contact customers is called Email Marketing. It's a quiet and effective communication method. Mastering it can significantly boost business. In digital marketing, two long-term assets are your website and your email list. Social media apps may change, but your website and email list remain constant.
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Types of Email Marketing:
1. Welcome Emails
2. Information Emails
3. Transactional Emails
4. Newsletter Emails
5. Lead Nurturing Emails
6. Sponsorship Emails
7. Sales Letter Emails
8. Re-Engagement Emails
9. Brand Story Emails
10. Review Request Emails
Slide 5
Advantages Of Email Marketing
1. Cost-Effective: Cheaper than other methods.
2. Easy: Simple to learn and use.
3. Targeted Audience: Reach your exact audience.
4. Detailed Messages: Convey clear, detailed messages.
5. Non-Disturbing: Less intrusive than social media.
6. Non-Irritating: Customers are less likely to get annoyed.
7. Long Format: Use detailed text, photos, and videos.
8. Easy to Unsubscribe: Customers can easily opt out.
9. Easy Tracking: Track delivery, open rates, and clicks.
10. Professional: Seen as more professional; customers read carefully.
Slide 6
Disadvantages Of Email Marketing:
1. Irrelevant Emails: Costs can rise with irrelevant emails.
2. Poor Content: Boring emails can lead to disengagement.
3. Easy Unsubscribe: Customers can easily leave your list.
Slide 7
Email Marketing Tools
Choosing a good tool involves considering:
1. Deliverability: Email delivery rate.
2. Inbox Placement: Reaching inbox, not spam or promotions.
3. Ease of Use: Simplicity of use.
4. Cost: Affordability.
5. List Maintenance: Keeping the list clean.
6. Features: Regular features like Broadcast and Sequence.
7. Automation: Better with automation.
Slide 8
Top 5 Email Marketing Tools:
1. ConvertKit
2. Get Response
3. Mailchimp
4. Active Campaign
5. Aweber
Slide 9
Email Marketing Strategy
To get good results, consider:
1. Build your own list.
2. Never buy leads.
3. Respect your customers.
4. Always provide value.
5. Don’t email just to sell.
6. Write heartfelt emails.
7. Stick to a schedule.
8. Use photos and videos.
9. Segment your list.
10. Personalize emails.
11. Ensure mobile-friendliness.
12. Optimize timing.
13. Keep designs clean.
14. Remove cold leads.
Slide 10
Uses of Email Marketing:
1. Affiliate Marketing
2. Blogging
3. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
4. Newsletter Circulation
5. Transaction Notifications
6. Information Dissemination
7. Gathering Feedback
8. Selling Courses
9. Selling Products/Services
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The membership Module in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
Some business organizations give membership to their customers to ensure the long term relationship with those customers. If the customer is a member of the business then they get special offers and other benefits. The membership module in odoo 17 is helpful to manage everything related to the membership of multiple customers.
Slide Presentation from a Doctoral Virtual Open House presented on June 30, 2024 by staff and faculty of Capitol Technology University
Covers degrees offered, program details, tuition, financial aid and the application process.
Credit limit improvement system in odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo 17, confirmed and uninvoiced sales orders are now factored into a partner's total receivables. As a result, the credit limit warning system now considers this updated calculation, leading to more accurate and effective credit management.
Delegation Inheritance in Odoo 17 and Its Use CasesCeline George
There are 3 types of inheritance in odoo Classical, Extension, and Delegation. Delegation inheritance is used to sink other models to our custom model. And there is no change in the views. This slide will discuss delegation inheritance and its use cases in odoo 17.
How to Install Theme in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
With Odoo, we can select from a wide selection of attractive themes. Many excellent ones are free to use, while some require payment. Putting an Odoo theme in the Odoo module directory on our server, downloading the theme, and then installing it is a simple process.
Views in Odoo - Advanced Views - Pivot View in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, the pivot view is a graphical representation of data that allows users to analyze and summarize large datasets quickly. It's a powerful tool for generating insights from your business data.
The pivot view in Odoo is a valuable tool for analyzing and summarizing large datasets, helping you gain insights into your business operations.
How to Configure Time Off Types in Odoo 17Celine George
Now we can take look into how to configure time off types in odoo 17 through this slide. Time-off types are used to grant or request different types of leave. Only then the authorities will have a clear view or a clear understanding of what kind of leave the employee is taking.
Understanding and Interpreting Teachers’ TPACK for Teaching Multimodalities i...Neny Isharyanti
Presented as a plenary session in iTELL 2024 in Salatiga on 4 July 2024.
The plenary focuses on understanding and intepreting relevant TPACK competence for teachers to be adept in teaching multimodality in the digital age. It juxtaposes the results of research on multimodality with its contextual implementation in the teaching of English subject in the Indonesian Emancipated Curriculum.
2. PROJECT
Unique process consisting of a set of coordinated and controlled activities with
start and finished dates, undertaken to achieve an objective conforming to
specific requirements, including constraints of time, cost, quality and resources.
A project is a temporary effort to create a unique product, service or result. A
project has a definite start and end. A project management plan is created by a
project manager.This plan requires a buy-in from all stakeholders.The plan should
be realistic, time-bound and achievable.
Projects drive change and result in benefits.
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project : Converting a vision, a dream or a need to reality.
job that has a beginning and an end (Time)
A specified outcome(Scope)
At a stated level of Performance (Quality)
At a budget(Costs).
Management : Management is the technique of understanding the problems,
needs and controlling the use of Resources, Cost,Time, Scope and Quality.
5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CONT.…
Project Management : Application of knowledge, skills , tools & techniques to
project activities in order to meet stakeholder needs & expectations from a
project.
Needs : stated part of the project
Expectations : unstated part of the project “Completion of Project on time within
Budget without comprising Quality”.
8. PROJECT MANAGER
Project manager: “A project manager is like a doctor who leads the trauma
team and decides the course of action for a patient - both at the same
time. Without the right kind of authority to efficiently handle all the project
management issues, development teams can easily get into trouble.” -
Scott Berkun, the author of “MakingThings Happen”.
A project manager is a person who has the overall responsibility for the
successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling
and closure of a project.
9. PROJECT MANAGER (CONT..
The project manager must have a combination of skills including an
ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions
and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills.
A project manager is a person who is responsible for making
decisions, both large and small.The project manager should make
sure they control risk and minimize uncertainty. Every decision the
project manager makes must directly benefit their project.
10. WHYYOUR PROJECT NEEDS PROJECT
MANAGER?
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• Provide vision and direction- The project manager identifies the aims and vision of the project and gives it
purpose and direction.They also provide the point of contact for the project.They are responsible for all
communication between stakeholders, customers and the project team, which decreases confusion and
increases accuracy.
2
• Increase efficiency –The project manager works with the project team to define the tasks which need to be
undertaken in order to complete the project, and in what order they should occur.This ensures that they are
completed efficiently.
3
• Control scope –The scope of the project is comprised of what has to be delivered (the project deliverables)
and what work has to be done to deliver the project deliverables.The project manager will continually
address scope management throughout the life of the project by regular monitoring and controlling.This in
turn saves effort and cost.
11. 4
• Manage costs – Delivering on time and within budget are two constraints of any project.The project
manager controls not only monetary costs but also the people resources, both internal and external, and
the equipment costs as well.
5
• Manage time –Time is arguably the biggest challenge of any project.The project manager must control the
project schedule by examining milestones, key dates and the critical path throughout the project lifecycle.
6
• Schedule the work – the project manager ensures that all the project team members work on their tasks in
the appropriate order.This includes calculating the time a task takes and solving any problems which may
delay them making their deadlines.
12. 7
• Deal with potential risks – there is always a chance for potential risks in a project no matter how well planned. A project manager
will identify potential risks, assess the impact they may have and consequently make a plan to avoid or manage them.The aim of
risk management is to reduce the undesirable consequences (impact) to a project of a risk occurring.
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• Administer procurement – if your project requires products and services from outside your organization, the project manager
manages these contracts and controls the terms of these contracts.
9 • Communicate with stakeholders – Once the project is up and running, it is crucial to communicate progress of the project to
both the project team and the stakeholders.The project manager communicates the goals and performance to business leaders
in a regularly scheduled report.
10 • Close the project – After the project has met the goals and expectations of the project customer, the project manager
documents and reviews the project phases with the stakeholders. Evaluation of the project is undertaken with lessons learned
duly noted for the next project.
13. 5 MAIN ROLES OF PROJECT MANAGER
Implement a project
management methodology
Plan the project
Execute the Plan
Project control
Close the project
14. WHAT DO PROJECT MANAGERS DO?
8 KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Activity and resource planning
2. Organizing and motivating a project team
3. Controlling time management
4. Cost estimating and developing the budget
5. Ensuring customer satisfaction
6. Analyzing and managing project risk
7. Monitoring progress
8. Managing reports and necessary documentation
15. 1. ACTIVITY AND RESOURCE PLANNING
Planning is instrumental for meeting project deadlines, and many projects fail
due to poor planning. First and foremost, good project managers define the
project’s scope and determine available resources. Good project managers know
how to realistically set time estimates and evaluate the team or teams’
capabilities.
They then create a clear and concise plan to both execute the project and
monitor its progress. Projects are naturally unpredictable, so good project
managers know how to make adjustments along the way as needed before the
project reaches its final stages.
16. 2. ORGANIZING AND MOTIVATING A
PROJECTTEAM
Good project managers don’t get their teams bogged down with elaborate
spreadsheets, long checklists, and whiteboards. Instead, they put their teams
front and center.They develop clear, straightforward plans that stimulate their
teams to reach their full potential.They cut down on bureaucracy and steer their
teams down a clear path to the final goal.
17. 3. CONTROLLINGTIME MANAGEMENT
Clients usually judge a project’s success or failure on whether it has been
delivered on time.Therefore, meeting deadlines is non-negotiable. Good project
managers know how to set realistic deadlines, and how to communicate them
consistently to their teams.
They know how to effectively do the following:
Define activity
Sequence activity
Estimate the duration of activity
Develop a schedule
Maintain a schedule
18. 4. COST ESTIMATING AND DEVELOPINGTHE
BUDGET
Good project managers know how to keep a project within its set budget. Even if
a project meets a client’s expectations and is delivered on time, it will still be a
failure if it goes wildly over-budget. Good project managers frequently review the
budget and plan ahead to avoid massive budget overruns.
19. 5. ENSURING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
In the end, a project is only a success if the customer is happy. One of the key
responsibilities of every project manager is to minimize uncertainty, avoid any
unwanted surprises and involve their clients in the project as much as is
reasonably possible. Good project managers know how to maintain effective
communication and keep the company’s clients up-to-date.
20. 6. ANALYZING AND MANAGING PROJECT
RISK
The bigger the project is, the more likely there are to be hurdles and pitfalls that
weren’t part of the initial plan. Hiccups are inevitable, but good project managers
know how meticulously and almost intuitively, identify and evaluate potential
risks before the project begins.They know how to then avoid risks or at least
minimize their impact.
21. 7. MONITORING PROGRESS
During the initial stages, project managers and their teams have a clear vision
and high hopes of producing the desired result. However, the path to the finish
line is never without some bumps along the way.When things don’t go according
to a plan, a project manager needs to monitor and analyze both expenditures and
team performance and to always efficiently take corrective measures.
22. 8. MANAGING REPORTS AND NECESSARY
DOCUMENTATION
Finally, experienced project managers know how essential final reports and
proper documentation are. Good project managers can present comprehensive
reports documenting that all project requirements were fulfilled, as well as the
projects’ history, including what was done, who was involved, and what could be
done better in the future.
23. THE ROLE OFTHE PROJECT MANAGER
ENCOMPASSES MANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:
Planning and Defining Scope
Activity Planning and Sequencing
Resource Planning
Developing Schedules
Time Estimating
Cost Estimating
Developing a Budget
Documentation
Creating Charts and Schedules
Risk Analysis
25. DIFFICULTIES FACED BY A PROJECT
MANAGER
The role of a project manager is affected by the one-shot nature of the project
The role of a project manager is difficult when team members are still linked to
their permanent work areas
Members may be assigned to several projects simultaneously
Managers must rely on their communication skills and powers of persuasion
26. PROJECT MANAGER ATTRIBUTES
Leader and
manager
Facilitator,
coordinator
Communicator
Creditability:
Technical/
Administrative
Work under
pressure
Goal oriented Innovator Versatility
Knowledge
about
organization
Political
sensitivity
Conflict: sense,
confront,
resolve
Can deal with
stress, chaos,
ambiguity
Planning and
follow-
through
Ethical
dilemmas