Project Management

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Project Management
Module 1 Introduction to Project Management
Patricio Torres Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Introduction

• Unit 1 Projects, Project Management the
  Lifecycle of a Project

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Introduction
Definition
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to
crate a unique product or service, It is
specific, timely, usually multidisciplinary, and
always conflict ridden. Projects are parts of
overall programs and may be broken down into
tasks, subtasks, and further if desired
Meredith, M. Sutton, S., Project Management in
Practice p. 2, John Wiley Sons, New Jersey,
2001
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Introduction
Requirements for Success

• Completion within the assigned time period
• Use of the allotted budget,
• Following of the specifications and requirements
• Customer acceptance
• Minimum changes
• Following of organization rules and policies
• Respect of the corporate culture

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Introduction

Project Management vs. General Management
Slow finish
Quick momentum
Project completion
Project completion
Slow start
S Shape Project Lifecycle
S Shape Project Lifecycle
Meredith, M. Sutton, S., Project Management in
Practice p. 7, John Wiley Sons, New Jersey,
2001