This document discusses different types of projects and the key steps in project management. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of a project manager in defining and maintaining project integrity, developing execution plans, setting targets, directing activities, and achieving objectives. The document also discusses the importance of project design as the first phase, where the key elements of what, where, when, and who are identified through outlining the project background, context, risks, goals, outcomes, stakeholders, activities, timeline, budget, and sustainability strategies.

2. CATEGORIES OF PROJECT
• Normal project:
• Crash project
• Disaster project
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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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