What is a project? What kind of impacts?
Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
Can have social, economic, and environmental impacts
PMI Definition:
Defines portfolios, programs, and projects:
Portfolio refers to a collection of projects, programs, and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives
Programs are grouped within a portfolio and are comprised of subprograms, projects, and other work that are managed in a coordinated fashion in support of the portfolio
What do PMs really want (5 problems they faces):
What is project management?
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.
5 Process Groups of a Project Management
Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
Process Groups - Initiating
Processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase
Process Group - Planning
Processes performed to establish the total scope of the effort, define and refine the objectives, and develop the course of action required to attain those objectives;
Process Group - Executing
Processes performed to complete the work defined in the project
management plan to satisfy the project specifications
Process Group - Monitoring and Controlling
processes required to track, review, and orchestrate the progress and performance of the project, identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required, and initiate the corresponding changes
Process Group - Closing
Processes performed to conclude all activities across all Project Management Process Groups to formally complete the project, phase, or contractual obligations
Project Management Knowledge Areas
Project Management Competences
Behavioural Competences:
Leadership, Openess, Efficiency, …
Contextual Competences:
Project-, Programm-, Portfolio Orientation, …
Technical Competences:
Sucess, Resources, Quality
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