A brief presentation to entire project team has been given with the objective to improve awareness regarding project management as a subject and how, different processes and knowledge areas plays a vital role in managing projects efficiently. Presentation also focused on importance of communication and the traits of a successful project manager.

1. Project Management
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A brief Introduction

2. Project…?
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• What is a Project?
• Any difference between Project and Operations?
• Project vs Product?

3. What is a Project?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique
product or service. It implies
▫ a specific timeframe
▫ uniqueness
▫ a product
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4. Project Management…?
• Projects have been in existence for centuries
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• Project management is the discipline of;
planning,
organizing, and
managing resources
to bring about the successful completion of
specific project goals and objectives

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Project Management…?

6. Project Management Objectives
• Coordinate the various interrelated processes of the project
• Ensure project includes all the work and only the work required
• Ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget
• Ensure that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken
• Ensure the most effective use of the resources
• Promote effective communication between the projects team members and
key stakeholders
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7. Critical Success Factors - Projects
1.Clearly defined goals
2.Focus on Planning
3.Competent Project Manager and Project Team
4.Adequate Resource allocation
5.Effective communication
6.Robust Control Mechanism
7.Use of Feedback for improvement
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8. Critical Success Factors - Projects
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9. Project Manager Role
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10. Project Manager Role
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1. Achieving Project Success is not impossible
2. It is nothing more than the result of many small (seemingly
insignificant) decisions and actions like;
 Do the Right things
 At the Right time
 For the Right reasons
3. It involves achieving a productive balance between
managing “short term” and “long term” goals and activities

11. Project Manager Role
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▫ Its all about achieving the right balance;
• Foundation of Project Management Competences;
Technical Skills People Skills Perspective Skills

12. Project Manager Role
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13. Project Failures
• Project failures can be fatal
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14. Project Failures
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Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
• Considered the deadliest structural collapse in US history until World Trade
Centre collapse
• 114 people were killed and more than 200 were injured

15. Project Failures
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Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
• Cause – Change in design of Tie Rods and Support Beams

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