Project Management Learning Objectives

Define project management and its significance.

• Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.

• Project management is a method of personal time management.

• Project management is unrelated to achieving goals.

• Project management is only about scheduling tasks.

Explore the phases of project management.

• Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing

• Design, Development, Testing, Deployment

• Research, Analysis, Design, Implementation

• Conceptualization, Development, Testing, Launch

Identify roles within a project team.

• Project Manager, Developer, Tester

• Chef, Waiter, Manager

• Pilot, Co-pilot, Flight Attendant

• Teacher, Student, Principal

Understand the importance of clear goals.

• Clear goals provide direction and focus.

• Clear goals are not necessary for success.

• Clear goals can lead to confusion.

• Clear goals are only important in sports.

Which of the following is a common project management tool?

• Microsoft Word

• Trello

• Adobe Photoshop

• Spotify

Examine real-world successful projects.

• Analyze the key factors of successful projects.

• List the challenges faced by successful projects.

• Identify the industries with the most successful projects.

• Discuss the impact of technology on project success.

What is a Gantt Chart?

Project management is essential for:

• Organizing and planning resources

• Cooking a meal

• Playing a musical instrument

• Learning a new language

Which industries rely on project management to deliver successful outcomes?

• Construction

• Information Technology

• Healthcare

• All of the above

What does project management help teams achieve by providing structure and clarity?

• Increased confusion

• Lack of direction

• Efficient collaboration

• Decreased productivity