Project Management – is the systematic planning, organizing and controlling of allocated resources to accomplished project cost, time and performance objectives. It the application of modern management techniques and system
ICT – Information and Communication Technology – encompasses all forms of computing systems, telecommunications and other data processing and transmitting equipment and software.
ICT Projects – a project which involves the use of technology or ICT to develop a new or upgrade systems or service.
Dr. J. M. Juran, a Project Management quality guru, defines project as a “problem scheduled for solution”. Meaning, projects are conducted to solve a particular problem.
, Jeff Crump (2004), stated that projects begin because a problem creates a need. And in order to solve the problem or fulfill the need, you need to formulate a measurable goal. Hence, a project is the strategy to meet the goal.
Richard Murch (2001) defines project management is a continuing set of process improvement initiatives. It is the discipline of planning, organizing, monitoring and managing resources efficiently for the successful completion of project goals and objectives.
According to Chatfield, Carl (2007), the primary challenge of project management is to achieve all the project goals and objectives while adhering to classic project constraints, i.e. scope, quality, time and budget.
Lewis (2006), restated the definition of Project Management as defines in the PMBOK 2004 pg. 8, as “an application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to achieve project requirements”.
Jeff Crump (2004) suggested the following Ten Commandments to ensure successful project management:
Michael Greer (1999) in his web-published article entitled “Handbook