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Learning objectives
• Define projects and project management
• Identify the differences between projects and
business as usual
• Evaluate project management processes
• Explain the benefits and challenges of project
management
• Understand key elements of Project Context
What is a project
A unique set of co-ordinated activities, with definite
starting and finishing points, undertaken by an individual
or organization to meet specific objectives within defined
schedule, cost and performance parameters. (BS 6079-1
‘Guide to Project Management’).
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Project Context
• the environment within which a project is
undertaken. Projects do not exist in a
vacuum and an appreciation of the context
within which the project is being performed
will assist those involved in project
management to deliver a project.
COST QUALITY
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Evolving criteria
Client
Budget Acceptance
Success
Schedule Performance
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Recommendations (Three Bodies
of Knowledge)
• The Association for Project Management
(APM – UK)
www.apm.org.uk
• The Project Management Institute (PMI –
US but highly international).
www.pmi.org
• In addition, PRINCE2
www.prince2.com
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