INTRODUCTION The word ‘project’ came from the Latin word projectum from the Latin verb proicese ( t o th r ow somet h ing forwards) which in turn comes from ‘pro’ which denote something that proceeds the action of the next part of the word.
PROJECT A project is a combination of interrelated activities with well defined objectives to be completed in a specific time period. Project is something special which is different from routine and regular activities
DEFINITIONS According to Harrison, “ Project is a non routine, non repetitive, one-off undertaking, with well defined time, financial and technical performance goal;” According to Project Management Institute (PMI), “Project can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to accomplish a unique objective at goal.”
EXAMPLES OF PROJECT Construction of a house. Writing a book. Building a dam. Introducing a new product in the market. Construction of a new bridge over a river. A Politician contesting an election. Organizing a seminar.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROJECT AND REGULAR OPERATIONS Project Regular Operation > Repetitive > Limited Skills > Equipments are in continuous use > Revenues are there > One Time > Use of wide variety of skills > Use of special purpose equipment for short duration > No revenue during Project stage
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT Well defined objectives Uniqueness (Non-routine activity) Complexity (Demands team work) Life cycle Risk and uncertainty Change (In response to environment) Non Recurring Duration of activities uncertain Completion deadline
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT(contd.) Involves resources Optimality Multidisciplinary & Interdependencies Forecasting Definite time limit Team work Conflict for resources A separate disposable team Performance measurement
TAXONOMY OF PROJECTS Based on the type of activity Based on the location of the project Based on the completion time Based on ownership Based on size Based on need
TYPES OF PROJECTS Construction projects Research projects Reengineering projects Procurement projects Business implementation projects Miscellaneous types
PROJECT FAMILY TREE Plan Programme Project Work Package Task Activity
Project Management Project Management MANAGEMENT Knowledge, skills, tools and techniques PROJECT ACTIVITIES Conception, design, Implementation, Commissioning SUCCESSFUL PROJECT Within planned time, resource, scope and quality
CATEGORIES OF PROJECT Proje c t Int e rnat i onal Nat ional Industri a l Non-Industrial Low T e c hnology Conven t ion a l Technology High T e c hnology Non Conventional /R&D Mini Medium Major Mega Modific a t i on Exp a nsion Grass root Disaster Crash Nor m al
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT Meaning : Project management is a system of procedures, practices, technologies and know how that enables the planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling of project activities to successfully manage a project. It may be described as planning ,organizing, staffing ,directing and controlling some part of the organization for relatively short period of time to achieve the project objectives with in laid down constraints
DEFINITION It is defined as “The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities in order to meet project requirement.” “ Project Management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve pre-determined objectives of scope , cost , time, quality to the equal satisfaction of those involved.” -Project mgt inst of USA
WHY PROJECT MANAGEMENT Interdependency and complexity Sharing of Resources Size of Project Importance of the Project Changes in the market
3 Ws OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT What : Scientific application of modern techniques and tools. Whom : In planning, financing, implementing, monitoring, controlling and coordinating unique activities of project Why : To produce desirable outputs in accordance with predetermined objectives within constrains of time and cost.
THE SCOPE TRIANGLE Resources Project scope and quality
IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Increasing size and complexity of projects Increasing importance of financial controls Urgency of early completion Growing amount of statutory regulations Increased sophistication of technology Inability of managers and architects to manage the things
Shortening of product life cycle Global competition Cost control Explosion of knowledge Focus on customers
BENEFITS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Clear description of work to be performed Responsibilities and assessment of tasks Time limit for task completion Measurement of accomplishment against plans is possible Problems are exposed in advance allowing corrective action Objective that cannot be met are identified early
ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT Has been finished on time. Is within its cost budget. Performs to technical/performance standards which satisfies the end user.