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Project Management: Definition

This comprehensive guide on Project Management delves into its definition, characteristics, and the critical role of project managers. Projects are temporary, one-time endeavors aimed at creating unique products or services, with defined beginnings and ends, dedicated budgets, and specific resources. The guide outlines the tools and techniques used in Project Management for effectively organizing, monitoring, and implementing projects. Key examples illustrate the distinction between projects and routine operations, emphasizing how structured management can help achieve organizational goals efficiently.

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Project Management: Definition

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  1. Project Management: Definition Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.Lee Baliton Chris Smith

  2. What is a Project? • Temporary • One-time • To create a unique product or service • Defined beginning and end • Dedicated budget • Unique staff or resources assigned

  3. What is a Project? • Temporary • One-time • To create a unique product or service • Defined beginning and end • Dedicated budget • Unique staff or resources assigned

  4. What is a Project? • Temporary • One-time • To create a unique product or service • Defined beginning and end • Dedicated budget • Unique staff or resources assigned

  5. What is a Project? • Temporary • One-time • To create a unique product or service • Defined beginning and end • Dedicated budget • Unique staff or resources assigned

  6. What is a Project? • Temporary • One-time • To create a unique product or service • Defined beginning and end • Dedicated budget • Unique staff or resources assigned

  7. What is a Project? • Temporary • One-time • to create a unique product or service • Defined beginning and end • Dedicated budget • Unique staff or resources assigned

  8. Examples • Examples • Constructing a new wing of the hospital • Planning for merger between two organization • Implementing an electronic health record • Not projects • Managing routine patient care • Ordering supplies • Scheduling operating room staff • But wait • Oops …

  9. Examples • Examples • Constructing a new wing of the hospital • Planning for merger between two organization • Implementing an electronic health record • Not projects • Managing routine patient care • Ordering supplies • Scheduling operating room staff • But wait • Oops …

  10. Examples • Examples • Constructing a new wing of the hospital • Planning for merger between two organization • Implementing an electronic health record • Not projects • Managing routine patient care • Ordering supplies • Scheduling operating room staff • But wait • Oops …

  11. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  12. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  13. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  14. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  15. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  16. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  17. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  18. What is Project Management? • Array of tools and techniques • By people (or resources) to • Organize • Monitor • Analyze • Measure • Implement • Primary focus - scheduling to accomplish the goals

  19. What is a Project Manager? • Project managers are: • Implements plans • Manages resources and activities

  20. What is a Project Manager? • Project managers are: • Implements plans • Manages resources and activities

  21. Take Home Lesson A temporary activity that helps people accomplish their goals efficiently

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