Project Management is defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), developed and maintained by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as: The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Project management, then, is the engine that drives a project from vision to reality, ensuring goals … [Read more...]
At the helm of every successful project stands the project manager—a dynamic leader who steers the ship through calm and stormy waters alike. Tasked with the ultimate responsibility of delivering a project to its successful conclusion, they define the critical success factors and own the mission of bringing them to life. In short, the buck stops with them. From the … [Read more...]
Project managers have one of the most important jobs around. Projects usually make a one-time improvement to a business process, therefore the end products or services almost always represent an important focal point to the organization. In addition, projects are by definition unique and have little repetition to draw from, hence project managers have little choice but … [Read more...]
The project manager is the ultimate responsible authority for the successful completion of the project. They establish the critical success factors and take responsibility for achieving them. Usually the project manager inherits criteria that the project must work with, such as budget, stakeholder concerns, and so forth. These are codified within the project charter … [Read more...]
A project manager has to wear many hats these days. Like a hard hat, for example. There are many skills required to ensure the timely completion of projects that meet all of the success criteria. Depending on the project type, size and complexity, some roles are more important than others. The following lists some of the roles a project manager plays. Problem … [Read more...]
