1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW
What is project management?

3. “
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT IS THE APPLICATION
OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TOOLS, AND
TECHNIQUES TO PROJECT ACTIVITIES TO MEET
THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Project Management Institute. (2004). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). Newtown
Square, Pa: Project Management Institute.

4. WHAT IS A PROJECT?

5. PROJECTS ARE….
• Temporary
• Create a unique product, service, or result
• Have a beginning and end

6. Projects can Create
 Can be a component of another
item
 Enhancement of an item
 A service
 Perform a service
 Improvement
 Result
Examples
 Developing a new product or
service
 Developing or acquiring a new
information system
 Conducting a research effort
 Constructing a building or
infrastructure
 Implementing business processes
and procedures

7. PROJECTS ARE MANAGED BY
PROJECT MANAGERS

8. “
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PROJECT MANAGERS ARE PEOPLE ASSIGNED
BY THE ORGANIZATION TO LEAD THE TEAM
THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACHIEVING THE
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Project Management Institute. (2004). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). Newtown
Square, Pa: Project Management Institute.

9. PROJECT MANAGER COMPETENCIES
 Knowledge
 Performance
 Personal
 Interpersonal skills
 Leadership
 Team building
 Motivation
 Communication
 Influencing
 Decision making
 Negotiation
 Trust building
 Conflict management

10. PROJECT MANAGER USES INITIATING,
PLANNING, EXECUTING, MONITORING
AND CONTROLLING, AND CLOSING
TO MANAGE PROJECTS.