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The Essence of
Project Management (PM)

 

 

 

   

Managing projects is not the same as managing ongoing operations. This work that is unique and temporary requires different management disciplines.

 

 

 

 

 

Project management is both an art and a science. The science of project management – goal setting, project planning, execution and monitoring tools – provide the foundation for success in any project. Learning this basic science is requisite to practicing the art of project management that encompasses political, leadership, and interpersonal skills, making and inspiring creative decisions, and much more.

Project management is the planning, organization, monitoring and control of all aspects of a project and the motivation of all involved to achieve the project objectives safely and within agreed time, cost and performance criteria. It is a set of tools, techniques, and knowledge that, when applied, helps you produce better results for your project. It contains the total amount of leadership skills, leadership tasks, leadership organization, leadership techniques and leadership measures for the performance of the project.

 

Project Management

4 Categories of Projects

3 Functions of PM

4 Phases of PM

Strategic PM

Radical PM

Innovation PM

Project Planning

Approaches to PM

Business Synergies approach to PM

Project Communication

Visibility Room

 

 

 

 

Agile Project Management

Agile PM uses short, fixed-length iterations called Sprints, typically lasting 2–4 weeks. Each Sprint is a small cycle of planning, execution, and review.

Sprints are further divided into prioritized tasks, or User Stories, based on value and risk. Progress is tracked through Daily Standup Meetings – brief, 15‑minute check‑ins where team members share what they completed yesterday, what they plan to do today, and any obstacles.

At the end of each Sprint, the team presents the completed work in a Sprint Review, giving the client a chance to provide feedback or accept the results.

 

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Project Leader

Skills

Team-based Skills

Entrepreneurial Skills

Self-Assessment

AImpowerment

Human-AI Synergy

 

 

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Leadership Excellence A-Z/360

 

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