HD version: http://1drv.ms/1i8AvZc This is my publication on the introduction to project management. In this publication I overview important project management terms, definitions, project life cycles, and key project management software and tools

1. INTRODUCTION TO
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
by Kris Kimmerle

2. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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3. Certifications
Hi.
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My name is Kris Kimmerle.
I am training for
I have 9 years of comprehensive and international experience in the following domains.
Business Continuity Planning
Security Intelligence Technician
Project Management
Chain of Custody
Duty Segregation
Disaster Recovery Planning
Physical Security Management
Agile Project Management
Change Management
Defense-in-Depth
Risk Management
Security Operations Management
SharePoint Administrator
IdM Solutions
Supply Chain Processes
Vulnerability Management
Business Operations Management
Enterprise Application Development
Repudiation
Enterprise Risk Management
Threat Profiling
Information Security Instructor
Enterprise Architecture
Automation
ISO 27000 Family of Standards
Compliance Management
Third Party Risk Management
Enterprise Security Architecture
Security Awareness
Simplicity in Complex Security
Auditor
Asset Management
Security Analyst
Access Control
Flexibility in Security
Information Security Instructor
Network Operations
Cloud Computing
MySQL
Interoperability
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4. Let’s get started.
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5. PURPOSE
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Basic understanding of project management terms and definitions
Basic understanding of project stages, objectives, and deliverables
Basic knowledge of project management software tools
Introduction to essential project management references
Introduction to highly specialized project management methodologies
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7. TERMINOLOGY
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Project Manager
Project Team
Project Stakeholders
Professional in the field of project
management. Responsible of the
planning, execution, and closing of
any project, typically relating to
construction industry, architecture,
computer networking,
telecommunications or software
development.
The management team leading the
project, and provide services to the
project. Projects often bring
together a variety number of
problems. Stakeholders have
important issues with others.
Those entities within or without an
organization which sponsor a
project or, have an interest or a gain
upon a successful completion of a
project.
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Schedule
Project Plan
Kickoff Meeting
This consists of a list of a project's
terminal elements with intended
start and finish dates.
is a formal, approved document
used to guide both project
execution and project control.
The first meeting with the project
team and the client of the project.
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WBS
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is
a tool that defines a project and
groups the project’s discrete work
elements in a way that helps
organize and define the total work
scope of the project.
Tasks
Gantt Chart
in project management are activity
that needs to be accomplished
within a defined period of time.
Type of bar chart that illustrates a
project schedule. It illustrate the
start and finish dates of the terminal
elements and summary elements of
a project. Terminal elements and
summary elements comprise the
work breakdown structure of the
project.
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Scope
Scope Creep
Risk
of a project in project management
is the sum total of all of its products
and their requirements or features.
refers to uncontrolled changes in a
project's scope. This phenomenon
can occur when the scope of a
project is not properly defined,
documented, or controlled. It is
generally considered a negative
occurrence that is to be avoided.
is the precise probability of specific
eventualities.
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12. OVERVIEW
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13. What is Project Management?
The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to
bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and
objectives. A project is a finite endeavor (having specific start and
completion dates) undertaken to create a unique product or
service which brings about beneficial change or added value. This
finite characteristic of projects stands in sharp contrast to processes,
or operations, which are permanent or semi-permanent functional
work to repetitively produce the same product or service.
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14. All Projects…
Have a Start.
Have an End.
Are Temporary.
Are Unique.
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15. Project Management Knowledge Domains
Integration.
Human Resources.
Scope.
Communications.
Procurement.
Cost.
Stakeholder Management.
Quality.
Time.
Risk Management.
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16. TRADITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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17. Project Management Stages
Regardless of the methodology used, the project development process will have the same major stages: initiation, development, implementation, monitoring, and closing. The
approach and any considerations need to be clarified prior to the project objectives, goals, and importantly, the roles and responsibilities of all participants and stakeholders. The
use of a project control system (i.e. Microsoft Office Project), help assure that projects are developed successfully
Closure
Monitor & Control
Execution
Planning
Initiation
Definition
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18. Overview of Stages
Definition
Initiation
Before a project starts the
project manager must make
sure the project goals,
objectives, scope, risks, issues,
budget, timescale and
approach have been defined.
This must be communicated
to all the stakeholders to get
their agreement. Any
differences of opinion need to
be resolved before work
starts.
This is perhaps the most
important stage of any
project as it sets the terms of
reference within which the
project will be run. If this is
not done well, the project will
have a high likelihood of
failure. The initiation stage is
where the business case is
declared, scope of the project
decided and stakeholder
expectations set. Time spent
on planning, refining the
business case and
communicating the expected
benefits will help increase the
likelihood of success. It is
tempting to start working
quickly, but a poor initiation
stage often leads to problems
and even failure.
Planning
The key to a successful
project is in the planning.
Creating a project plan is the
first task you should do when
undertaking any project.
Often project planning is
ignored in favor of getting on
with the work. However,
many people fail to realize
the value of a project plan in
saving time, money and many
other problems.
Execution
Doing the work to deliver the
product, service or wanted
result. Most of the work
related to the project is
realized at this stage and
needs complete attention
from the project manager.
Monitor & Control
Closure
Once the project is running it
is important the project
manager keeps control. This
is achieved by regular
reporting of issues, risks,
progress and the constant
checking of the business case
to ensure that expected
benefits will be delivered and
are still valid. A project that is
not controlled is out of
control.
Often neglected, it is
important to ensure a project
is closed properly. Many
projects never end because
there is no formal sign-off. It
is important to get the
customers agreement that a
project has ended and no
more work will be carried out.
Once closed, the project
manager should review the
project and record the good
and bad points, so successes
can be repeated and failures
avoided. A project that is not
closed will continue to
consume resources.
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19. Definition Stage
Before a project starts the project manager must make sure the project goals, objectives, scope, risks, issues, budget, timescale and approach
have been defined. This must be communicated to all the stakeholders to get their agreement. Any differences of opinion need to be resolved
before work starts.
The Objectives
The Deliverables
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Establish realistic expectations with participants
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Preliminary project timeline
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Define the project as to a relative time frame
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Preliminary project scope
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Determine and define participants roles & responsibilities
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Preliminary roles & responsibilities
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Develop approaches to manage project scope and issues
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Preliminary guidelines for communication
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Define project guidelines for communication
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20. Initiation Stage
This is perhaps the most important stage of any project as it sets the terms of reference within which the project will be run. If this is not done
well, the project will have a high likelihood of failure. The initiation stage is where the business case is declared, scope of the project decided
and stakeholder expectations set. Time spent on planning, refining the business case and communicating the expected benefits will help
increase the likelihood of success. It is tempting to start working quickly, but a poor initiation stage often leads to problems and even failure.
The Objectives
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Review Project Statement of Work
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Review of Project Enterprise Environmental Factors
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The Deliverables
Review of Project Organizational Assets
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Develop Project Charter
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Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement
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21. Planning Stage
The key to a successful project is in the planning. Creating a project plan is the first task you should do when undertaking any project. Often
project planning is ignored in favor of getting on with the work. However, many people fail to realize the value of a project plan in saving
time, money and many other problems.
The Objectives
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The Deliverables
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Perform Scope Definition and Planning
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Create Project WBS
Define Project Activities and Sequence
Define Each Activities Resource cost and duration
Establish Risk Management Plan with initial Risk Identification
Establish Risk Analysis and Response Planning
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Create Scope Management Plan
Create Activity Plan
Create Quality Assurance Plan
Create Human Resource Plan
Create Project Communication Plan
Create Risk Management Plan
Plan Project Purchases, Acquisitions, and Contracting
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22. Execution
Doing the work to deliver the product, service or wanted result. Most of the work related to the project is realized at this stage and needs
complete attention from the project manager.
The Objectives
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Applicable Product or Process Life Cycle
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Direct and Management Project Execution
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The Deliverables
Monitoring and Controlling Processes
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Preliminary Project Completion Review
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Schedule Work For Future Requirements
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23. Monitor & Control
Once the project is running it is important the project manager keeps control. This is achieved by regular reporting of issues, risks, progress
and the constant checking of the business case to ensure that expected benefits will be delivered and are still valid. A project that is not
controlled is out of control.
The Objectives
⬜
Monitoring and Controlling Processes
▶
The Deliverables
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Preliminary Project Completion Review
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24. Closure
Often neglected, it is important to ensure a project is closed properly. Many projects never end because there is no formal sign-off. It is
important to get the customers agreement that a project has ended and no more work will be carried out. Once closed, the project manager
should review the project and record the good and bad points, so successes can be repeated and failures avoided. A project that is not closed
will continue to consume resources.
The Objectives
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Stakeholder Review and Acceptance of Project
The Deliverables
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Close Project
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Close Project Contracts
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25. PROJECT TOOLS
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26. Project Management Software
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27. OTHER PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODLOGIES
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28. Waterfall
Waterfall model is a sequential design process, often used in software development processes, in which progress is seen as flowing
steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the phases of Conception, Initiation, Analysis, Design, Construction, Testing,
Production/Implementation, and Maintenance.
Agile
Agile project management is an iterative and incremental method of managing the design and build activities for engineering,
information technology, and new product or service development projects in a highly flexible and interactive manner, for example
agile software development. It requires capable individuals from the relevant business, with supplier and customer input.
Critical Path
Critical path calculates the longest path of planned activities to logical end points or to the end of the project, and the earliest and
latest that each activity can start and finish without making the project longer. This process determines which activities are "critical"
(i.e., on the longest path) and which have "total float" (i.e., can be delayed without making the project longer). In project
management, a critical path is the sequence of project network activities which add up to the longest overall duration.
PriSM
PRISM is the sustainability based project delivery method which incorporates tangible tools and methods to manage the balance
between finite resources, social responsibility, and delivering “green” project outcomes. It was developed for organizations to
integrate project processes with sustainability initiatives to achieve business objectives while decreasing negative environmental
impact.
PRINCE2
PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a project management methodology. It was developed by the UK government
agency Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and is used extensively within the UK as the de facto project management
standard for its public projects. The methodology encompasses the management, control and organization of a project.
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29. REFERENCES
Project-Management.com
2014
http://www.project-management.com
Project Management Institution
2014
http://www.pmi.org
PlanAnything.com
2014
http://www.plananything.com
Project Management Bibliography
2011
Authored by Safari Content Team
Published by Safari Books Online
CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification All-in-One Exam Guide
2014
Authored by Joseph Phillips
Published by McGraw Hill
Workplace Ecology: A Case Study in Project Management
2010
Authored by Robert E. Perrine
Published by Smashwords Edition

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