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Project definition
a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
temporary aspect of project definition
defined lifespan with a clear start and end
unique aspect of project definition
create something that hasn’t been done before (due to location, environment, situation, people involved)
Project management lifecycle stages
Feasibility
Planning
Execution / implementation
Closure / closing
Feasibility stage (things that are achieved)
Project defined
Objectives established
Responsibilities are assigned
Project sponsor approves / denies project
Planning stage (things that are achieved)
Plans are developed to determine activities, cost, quality etc.
Execution stage (things that are achieved)
Product is produced
Determining changes that are necessary
Determine if project is on schedule, budget, and meeting specifications
Closure stage (things that are achieved)
Delivery of product
Financial and legal closure
Commissioning and testing
Iron triangle of constraints
Time
Cost
Quality
Skills of a project manager
Sociocultural (leadership, teamwork, problem solving)
Technical (setting up schedules and budgets)
Contextual (understanding external and organisational environments of project)
Purpose of projects
To solve a problem or meet a need of stakeholders
Three step process of a project
Deliverables
Output
Outcome
Deliverables of a project
items the project must deliver to be complete (e.g. exterior walls, foundation, electric work, the product itself)
Output of a project
the finished product / service (e.g. hospital, tunnel, medical research)
Outcome of a project
what is achieved by the final product (the purpose of the project e.g. improved public health, create more jobs)
Key stakeholders involved in projects
Client
Sponsor
Project manager
Design consultants / technical advisers
Main contractor
Subcontractors
Client
