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