Introduction to Project Management

From JISC infoNet about “Introduction to Project Management”

Project Management is a structured, ‘lifecycle-based’ approach to help you do the right things at the right time in order to meet your project goals. “Introduction to Project Management” serves as an introduction for new project managers and a refresher for those with more experience. It represents a core of good practice that underpins all of our other resources and it is regularly reviewed to ensure it reflects new tools and techniques to make your job easier.

From PM Hut about “Introduction to Project Management”

Although PRINCE2 practices are highlighted in the course of this Hut, the information in this Hut is certainly beneficial to all Project Managers, including those preparing for the PMP Exam.

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Project Management Material in this Hut

What Is Project Management – Characteristics of a Project
Why A Project Fails
Starting A Project
Preparing the Business Case
Project Initiation and the Project Initiation Document – PID
Project Infrastructure
Key Roles in Project Management – Project Sponsor
Key Roles in Project Management – Project Manager
The Project Board
The Project Executive – Role and Responsibilities
The Senior User – Roles and Responsibilities
The Senior Supplier – Roles and Responsibilities
Building The Project Team
Resourcing The Project Team
Budgeting and Costing in Project Management – Introduction
Budgeting and Costing in Project Management – Reviewing and Reporting
Stakeholder Management – Organisational Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Management – Involving Stakeholders – Representation vs. Delegation
Planning A Project – Introduction
Planning A Project – Project Planning Tips
Planning A Project – Product-Based Project Planning
Planning A Project – Estimating – Getting the Right Feedback From Your Project Team
Planning A Project – Scheduling, Precedence Diagramming and the Critical Path
Planning a Project – Contingency Planning
Managing Project Boundaries: Stages, Phases & Milestones
Managing Project Boundaries: Reporting And Meetings
Managing Project Boundaries: Managing by Exception
Controlling a Project: Managing Project Risk
Controlling a Project: Managing Project Issues
Controlling a Project: Managing Project Scope
Controlling a Project: Managing Project Quality
Communication and Collaboration in Project Management – Introduction
Communication and Collaboration in Project Management – Communication Planning
Communication and Collaboration in Project Management – Working Collaboratively
Staff Development in Project Management
Keeping Records in Project Management
Closing a Project – Introduction
Closing a Project – Lessons Learned
Closing a Project – Post Project Review

This hut is complete.