Case
The Human Aspect of Project Management
Introduction
Project Definition
This begins once the project has received formal approval to proceed. Its purpose is to formally document the objectives of the project and decide how the work will be undertaken. The Project Manager will carry out this work, in consultation with the Project
Sponsor, and Sub-Project Manager where there are sub-projects.
Project manager A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers can have the responsibility of the planning, execution and closing of any project, typically relating to construction industry, architecture, Aerospace and Defence, computer networking, telecommunications or software development.
Project Manager Topics
Project Management
Project Management is quite often the province and responsibility of an individual project manager. This individual seldom participates directly in the activities that produce the end result, but rather strives to maintain the progress and mutual interaction and tasks of various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and restricts costs.
Products and Services
Any type of product or service — pharmaceuticals, building construction, vehicles, electronics, computer software, financial services, etc. — may have its implementation overseen by a project manager and its operations by a product manager.
Project Tools
The tools, knowledge and techniques for managing projects are often unique to Project Management. For example: work breakdown structures, critical path analysis and earned value management. Understanding and applying the tools and techniques which are generally recognized as good practices are not sufficient alone for effective project management. Effective project management requires that the project manager understands and uses the knowledge and skills from at least four areas of expertise. Examples are PMBOK, Application Area Knowledge:
Introduction
Project Definition
This begins once the project has received formal approval to proceed. Its purpose is to formally document the objectives of the project and decide how the work will be undertaken. The Project Manager will carry out this work, in consultation with the Project
Sponsor, and Sub-Project Manager where there are sub-projects.
Project manager A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers can have the responsibility of the planning, execution and closing of any project, typically relating to construction industry, architecture, Aerospace and Defence, computer networking, telecommunications or software development.
Project Manager Topics
Project Management
Project Management is quite often the province and responsibility of an individual project manager. This individual seldom participates directly in the activities that produce the end result, but rather strives to maintain the progress and mutual interaction and tasks of various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and restricts costs.
Products and Services
Any type of product or service — pharmaceuticals, building construction, vehicles, electronics, computer software, financial services, etc. — may have its implementation overseen by a project manager and its operations by a product manager.
Project Tools
The tools, knowledge and techniques for managing projects are often unique to Project Management. For example: work breakdown structures, critical path analysis and earned value management. Understanding and applying the tools and techniques which are generally recognized as good practices are not sufficient alone for effective project management. Effective project management requires that the project manager understands and uses the knowledge and skills from at least four areas of expertise. Examples are PMBOK, Application Area Knowledge:
References: 1. PMBOK Guide Third Edition 2004 p.12 2. Russell, PMP, D. (2011). Accountability. In Succeeding in the project management jungle: How to manage the people side of projects (p. 29). New York, NY: AMACOM. 3. Berrie, Michele, Project Manager Responsibilities, PM Hut. Accessed 17. Oct 2009. 4. Project Management Institute Family of Credentials 5. Excerpted from Russell T. Westcott, Simplified Project Management for the Quality Professional: Managing Small & Medium-size Projects, ASQ Quality Press, 2004, pages 11–19 http://project-management-knowledge.com/project-team-problems/ Project Manager Selection and Training Standard ITRM Standard CPM 111‐01 Davies, J. R. "Defining the Responsibilities of the Project Manager." Plant Engineering, 48(9). Gido, J. & Clements, J. P. "Successful Project Management." (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson South-Western.