Project managment

Was first used in the US space mission.

What is a project?
A project is a temporary gourp of activity designed to produced a unique product
, service or result.
*Has a start and end date
*Unique- not a routine operation
*Managed to be:
-Delievered on time
-Within budget
Projects have a goal is the desired outcome
-Should be short and simple, yet clearly communicate scope, time frame,
and budget.
Five process groups in process mangagment:
A Process Group is a series of steps to complete in order to move on to the next
phase
*Initiating
*Planning
*Executing
*Controlling
*Closing
Task & Resources
Task = Activity
Something that is going to be done.
Resources = A physical item
*Many times it has a cost
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*Technology is a part of everyday life
*The Internet brings people together
-Technology allows people to communicate at anywhere at any time
New technologies are taking hold at rapid rates
* Mobility and portability
* Continue to decrease in price
*Why does our business exist?
* What is our market niche?
* How do we provide value to the customer?
*Who can help us deliver value to the customer?
* What is our contingency plan?
Megatrends at Work
*Mobile devices keep people connected
*Doing work via the cloud
*Managing information overload
*Making the complex seem easy
*Risk factors increase with desire for quick decisions
*Increase globalization
Megatrends at work con't
*Peter Drucker stated that "Knowledge Workers" are in demand
*The main capital is knowledge
The Systems Approach
*New perspectives requires systems thinking
*The isolation approach is counterproductive
* Technology serves an enabling role
* Four functions of managment are critical
*Success requires leadership
Breakup the Silos
*The silos in an organizations include IT, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources,
and so on.
*The CIO must ensure that silos are broken down and permit information to flow f
reely
*Root cause analysis allows you to find to source of a problem
The CIO leads the way
*The CIO communication is under the microscope
*Focus on values
The leadership team is critical to the success of the department
* CIO is accountable for outcomes
* IT requires working together
* Conflict is managed by confronting
* Only as strong as the weakest link
Teaming Skills
1) Communication
2) Innovation
3) Delegation
4) Motivation
5) Collaboration
People Skills are essential
Search committee is accountable
Prevents downstream headach
Setting Clear Directions
*Ensure expectations are clear
*Use weightss to prioritize work activites
*Performance tied to incentives
*Look for variances - take corrective action
What is co-location?
The team works from one location
How can leverage technology be used for communication?
Many types of technology allows us to utilize virtual teams and communicate ef
fectivley