What is a project and how to manage it effectively
A project is a method to organize action and move from ideas to implementation through defined stages. It has a starting point and moves towards a defined goal. A project manager should fulfill multiple roles such as organizer, strategist, fundraiser, activist, visionary, teacher, and learner. They should define specific, measurable, achievable, realistic goals with timelines and evaluate progress through ongoing feedback. Proper planning, time management, keeping priorities and budgets balanced are important. Projects should have aims and objectives in mind, follow rules, be realistic, and make people happy. When having volunteers, managers should give responsibility, involve them early, be clear on expectations, value their work, and provide training.
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- 2. What is a project? a) concept which serves to organise action. b) drawing on the present to envisage the future (tomorrow). A destination worked out together. c) is a method which enables us to move from idea to action, structuring the various stages in that process;
- 3. It also has • a point of departure … • used as a base, from which … • one pushes forward … • towards a goal.
- 5. • Needs • Aims • Outcomes • Methods • Implementation • Evaluation
- 6. Project manager should be: organiser strategist Fund-raiser Activist Visionary Teacher learner
- 9. Evaluating Honest / Ongoing Feedback Implementing According to plan Key work Planning Careful – risk averse Involved
- 10. Time management set priorities use planners TO DO LIST handle each piece of paper only once Learn to say NOthe most difficult jobs first Delegate where possible Manage your time and don’t let time manage you!
- 12. You are doing it wrong when: The sun is too loud Trees begin chasing you You believe that if you think hard enough, you can fly You have an irresistible urge to bite the noses of people you are talking to You can travel without moving
- 14. Keep budget balanced Aims and objectives in mind Good reputation Follow the rules / Know the rules Being realistic Loving what you do People happy
- 16. When having volunteers • Give them responsibility and consult with them on matters that they are knowledgeable about. Don’t force responsibility. • Involve them early in the process • Be clear about expectations and contributions • Value their work and thank them. Always. • Give necessary training and rewards • Its still a teamwork!