3. STEPS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Grouping work into packages which acquires the properties of a
project
• Entrusting the whole project to a single responsibility center known
as the project manager
• Supporting and servicing the project internally within the organization
by matrixing
• Building up commitment through negotiations, coordinating and
directing towards goals through schedules, budgets and contracts
• Ensuring adherence to goals through continuous monitoring and
control using schedules, budget and contracts as the basis.
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4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT
MANAGER
• Defining and maintaining the integrity of project
• Development of project execution plan
• Organization for execution of the plan
• Setting of targets and development of systems and procedure for
accomplishment of project objectives and targets
• Direction, coordination and control of project activities
• Contract management
• Problem solving
• Man management
• Satisfaction of customer, government and the public
• Achievement of project objectives, cash surplus and higher productivity
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5. PROJECT DESIGN
Project design is the first phase of the project
cycle. At the beginning, a project develops as an
idea or vision-which is feasible. However, the
steps to make it feasible is quite difficult. An idea
can only become a reality once it is broken down
into organized, actionable elements within a
timeline.
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6. PROJECT DESIGN
Project design is a crucial stage in a project’s lifecycle because it identifies key
elements by outlining the answers to 4 Ws of the project: What-Where-When-Who.
• What: defines the project itself
• Where: is the internal and external environment
• When: is the time frame
• Who: is you and the beneficiaries
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7. Project design consists of the following elements:
• Project Background
• Project Context
• Risks and Assumptions
• Goals and Objectives
• Outcomes
• Beneficiaries or Stakeholders
• Activities
• Timeline
• Workplan
• Budget estimates
• Sustainability
• Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies
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8. KEY STEPS OF THE PROJECT DESIGN
PROCESS
• 1. Set the project goal
• 2. Establish outcomes and commitments
• 3. Understand the risks and constraints
• 4. Use a visual aid
• 5. Estimate your budget
• 6. Select the processes for monitoring and approval
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