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Why Project Management?
Insights taken from The Executive Guide to Project Management: PMI
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Why Project Management?
“Project Management is about converting business strategy into
business results. It provides a standardised process that can offer
repeatable results and can streamline your company.”
– Judy Balaban, PMP, Director – PMO, Dow Jones & Co.
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Project Management has always been practiced informally but began to emerge as a distinct profession in
the mid 20th century.
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THEN: Previously people became project managers accidentally, as a result of their
position and responsibilities.
NOW: People are actively seeking project management positions and are receiving
specific education and training.
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Topic 1: Orientation
What is a Project?
A Temporary endeavour – definite beginning and end.
Creates a unique product, service or result.
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Orientation Examples of Projects:
Development of software for an improved business process. Construction of a building or bridge. Relief effort after a natural disaster, Expansion of sales into a new geographic market . Implementing, improving, or enhancing existing business processes and procedures. Conducting a research effort.
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Orientation
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Projects must be expertly managed to deliver the on-time, on-budget
results, learning and integration that organisations need.
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Orientation
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Projects Vs operations.
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Projects Vs operations.
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