CHAPTER 1 What Is a Project? Things are not always what they seem. — Phaedrus‚ Roman writer and fabulist CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter‚ you will be able to: N Define a project N List a project’s characteristics N Distinguish a project from a program‚ activity‚ and task N Understand the three parameters that constrain a project N Know the importance of defining and using a project classification rule N Understand the issues around scope creep‚ hope creep‚ effort creep
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COVENTRY UNIVERSITY Faculty of Engineering & Computing M28 EKM Project Management Introduction 1 Module Tutors Dr Anthony Olomolaiye – Module Leader • E-mail: a.olomolaiye@coventry.ac.uk Mr Andrew Bell – Associate HoD • E-mail: a.bell@coventry.ac.uk Dr Miles – Senior Lecturer • E-mail: e.read@coventry.ac.uk 2 Introduction Rules of Engagement You are expected to behave in a very professional manner Lectures start promptly The door will probably be locked 10
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of Project Management Looking for a way to stay ahead of the pack in today’s competitive and chaotic global economy‚ companies are turning to project management to consistently deliver business results. Disciplined project management starts at the portfolio level‚ where the strategic vision drives initial investments and where value measures are established. A fully aligned project‚ program and portfolio management strategy encompasses the entire organization‚ dictating project execution
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ODESSA MOBILE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT Project Plan Odessa Mobile Technology Project Author: Debbie Whitson Creation Date: 7/10/03 Last Revised: 7/10/03 Version: 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 PURPOSE OF PLAN 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION/AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES 2 PROJECT APPROACH 3 PHASE X: SECURE EQUIPMENT 3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 BUSINESS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 SCOPE 5 SCOPE DEFINITION 5 ITEMS BEYOND SCOPE 6 PROJECTED BUDGET 6 RISK
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Project appraisal- A methodology Appraisal involves a careful checking of the basic data‚ assumptions and methodology used in project preparation‚ an in-depth review of the work plan‚ cost estimates and proposed financing‚ an assessment of the project’s organizational and management aspects‚ and finally the viability of project. It is mandatory for the Project Authorities to undertake project appraisal or atleast give details of financial‚ economic and social benefits and suitably incorporate
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Bus840 Business project management23rd of October 2014 [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] Macquarie University session 2. Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Methodology PAGEREF _Toc401837701 \h 2Why do we use projects management? PAGEREF _Toc401837702 \h 2Definition of a project PAGEREF _Toc401837703
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Project Management Paper MGT/437 November 3‚ 2010 Project Management Paper A project can be a wide variety of activities. According to Kerzner‚ 2006‚ a project can be considered to be any series of activities and tasks that have a specific objective to be completed within certain specifications‚ has defined start and end dates‚ has funding limits (if applicable)‚ consume human and nonhuman resources (i.e.‚ money‚ people‚ equipment)‚ and are multifunctional (i.e.‚ cut across several
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of Sustainability and Project Management A.J.Gilbert Silvius and Jasper van den Brink HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht Corresponding author: gilbert.silvius@hu.nl Abstract Sustainability is one of the most important challenges of our time. How can we develop prosperity‚ without compromising the life of future generations? Companies are integrating ideas of sustainability in their marketing‚ corporate communications‚ annual reports and in their actions. Projects as instrument of change
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Table of Contents 1.0. Executive Summary 2.0. Company Background 3.0. Setting the Stage 4.0. Project/Case Description 5.0. Current Status of the Project 6.0. Project Successes and Failures 7.0. Epilogue and Lessons Learned 8.0. Conclusions and Recommendations 1.0. Executive Summary 2.0. Company Background PilTel‚ also known as Pilipino Telephone Corporation at the 90’s or known today as the PLDT Communications and Energy Ventures‚ Inc. (PSE:PCEV) is
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Question 1 South American Adventures Unlimited SA Adventures Unlimited was formed four years ago by Michael and Jill Rodriguez. Michael was a trained geologist‚ while Jill had a master’s degree in Spanish. They were both avid outdoor enthusiasts and fell in love while trekking across the Andes in Chile. Upon graduation they seized upon the idea of starting their own specialized tour business that would focus on organizing and leading “high-end” adventure trips in South America. Their first
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