Notes: Intro to Project Management 3-16-15

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Project management manages project from start to finish. Budget, schedules, etc.
A project is anything that has a designated start and finish.
Dinner Party
Planning starts Monday party is Friday
Things needed:
Location
Food
List of guests

Entertainment
Budget
Supplies
Car
Projects are onetime processes
They are limited by budgets and schedules
Projects are developed to resolve a clear set of goals
They are customer-focused
Project life cycle 4 parts
Conceptualization development of the initial goal or project
Planning detailed specifications schematics schedules and other plans
Execution the actual work involved to get the project done. The bulk of teamwork is
performed
Termination completed project is transferred to the customer or end user
Three phases of the cycle
Initial phase conceptualization
Intermediate phase planning execution
Final phase termination
Organize tasks into different phases of the life cycle
Leaders versus managers
Leader is the person that has the vision. Manager oversees the vision. Managers
focuses on plans and budget. Managers organizes staff and delegates
responsibilities. Leader motivates and inspires.
Have emotional intelligence in order to make people want to work for you
You need project management for cohesiveness
A project manager is expected to demonstrate the skills of a communicator,
negotiator, planner, listener, team builder, leader, and budgeter.