WEEK 1Introduction to Project Management
Wk. 1 AgendaIntroductionsBUS2303 OverviewBB Review
Introduction to Project Management◦Project Definition◦Project Management Definition◦Project Manger◦Project Management Life Cycle
Name: Lisa Dowling
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INTRODUCING BUS2303
Course Description & Methods
Broken down into 2 modules: 1. Project Management2. Databases.
Each module contains◦Assignments, ◦Hybrid activities and homework.◦A test.
There is no midterm or final exam.
Course Structure & ScheduleInformation found in Blackboard
Weeks 1 – 7 Project Management theory in class Microsoft Project application in your hybrid time.
Week 8 Project Management Test
Weeks 9 – 13 Database designMicrosoft Access application
Week 14 Database Theory and MS Access Test
Each Class You Can ExpectLecture.
◦Note: PowerPoint slides available through the 14 Week Schedule
In Class Activities
Quiz: ◦Students can take notes in
preparation for end of class quiz
ResourceseText Title: BUS2303 – Microsoft Project 2010,
◦ Author: Microsoft
◦ Office Academic Course,
◦ ISBN: 9781119925088
◦ $26.00
◦ Data files can be located: http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&itemId=0470638885&bcsId=6629
Slides
Online Videos
Document Templates
What You NeedBring Laptop to each class
◦Laptop to be equipped with appropriate software
Student ID card
EvaluationParticipation 12%
Weekly quizzes Hybrid work
Assignments 38% Project Management Internet Research WBS DB Design, Forms & Queries
Tests 50% Project 30% Access 20%
Scope of LearningThis course will:
◦Teach fundamentals, tools, and concepts of project planning, analysis, and control.
◦Discuss the role of the project manager as well as team members in managing a project
◦Practice fundamentals of project management
Scope of LearningThe course will not provide
sufficient training for certification
Course Overview & HousekeepingClass Rules
◦Cellphones◦Facebook ◦Start and end of class times◦Attendance
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION
Definition of a Project
According to PMI – it is a
temporary endeavor undertaken
to create a unique product,
service or result
What is Project Management?Project Management, according to
PMI, is the application of
knowledge, skills, tools and
techniques to project activities to
meet project requirements.
Who Is PMI?Project Management Institute.
Professional organization that governs the Project Management Industry.
Author of PMBOK.
Established professional certification.
Characteristics of a ProjectHas a definite start and end dateHas resources: (can be money or
people etc)
Has limitations (time & resources etc)
Follow a planned and organized approach
Specific Goal + Unique Outcome
Definition of Project ManagementDiscipline of planning, organizing,
securing, managing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals.
It answers: ◦What problem are you solving? ◦How are you going to solve?◦What is the plan (identifying the work,
resources and costs)
Do You Recognize This?
History of Project Management1950 +
◦Primarily delivering big project schedules based on an understanding of the order in which work activities must be completed
1980 – early 1990◦with software available; we now
plan, control, project costs and schedules
History of Project ManagementLate 1990’s - early 2000’s –
◦widely used for many different size of projects in a wide variety of industries
Early 2000’s - ◦Agile Project Management came
along.
Benefits of Project Management
Meeting and exceeding customer expectations
Meeting project deadlines & accountability
Managing project costs More efficient resource utilizationImproved communications
Liabilities of Project Management
Added processes and guidelines
Increased overhead and
administration
Additional time and effort
Project Vs Operational Work Differences
Projects Operations
Time Line Temporary Ongoing
Output Unique Repetitive
Purpose Attain its objective and then terminate
Sustain the business
Ends Concludes when its specific objectives have been attained
Adopt a new set of objectives and the work continue
Project Vs Operational Work SimilaritiesPerformed by peopleConstrained by limited resourcesPlanned, executed, and
controlledPerformance
Quality
Cost
Time
Examples of Project ManagementA business wanting to improve an
existing work process
Construction of a new building
Installation of a new computer
system
Office moving to a new location
Developing a new product
Why Learn PM?Becoming more and more
prominent based on:
◦Global competitors
◦Consumers are demanding to have their products and services developed and delivered better, faster and cheaper
Roles and Goals of PMExplicit Role:
◦Managing the project
PM must get other people to do what his or her project needs, often with limited authority
PM’s goal is to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations
What Do You Think Some of the Roles Are?Related Roles:
Planning,
Leading,
Negotiating,
Communicating,
Running interference,
Prioritizing, etc
Responsibility to the OrganizationBridges the gap between senior
management and the project work
Tools UsedMicrosoft Project for scheduling
Excel for project calculations and analysis
Word to use templates
PPT for communicating project information at a high level
Collaboration tools like Share Point
PM Techniques use Tools to…
Designed To Manage:
Scope
Quality
Costs
Schedules
INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE
Processes of Project Management
1. Initiating
2. Planning
3. Executing
4. Controlling & Monitoring
5. Closing
Process Groups in Common TermsNo. Process Group Common Terms
1 Initiating
2 Planning
3 Executing
4 Controlling
5 Closing
Project Management Process
Hybrid / HomeworkHybrid - Refer to 14 Wk Schedule
◦Due at 11:59PM night before your next class
Assignment – PM Internet Research Assignment◦Due at 11:59PM night before your
Wk 3 class
Quiz Time