I. Deliver successful projects A. Success criteria - quantifiable, measurable results that show that the project is complete B. Process groups 1. Initiating 2. Planning 3. Executing 4. Monitoring and controlling C. Who: functional managers; What: skill sets, milestones, constraints, schedules; How: weekly 1:1 D. Adding more people doesn’t always shorten duration II. What you should know A. Exercise Files > Ch 00 > Case Study.pdf III. What is a project? A. A temporary endeavor that has a specific and unique goal, and usually a budget B. Projects have a definite beginning and end. Done when it’s handed over to operations. C. Project will have a product, service, or other outcome VI. What is project management? A. What problem are you solving? B. How are you going to solve the problem? a. Solution i. Requirements ii. Deliverables iii. Scope C. What’s your plan? a. Work b. Resources c. Schedule d. Process (communication, how you will get things accomplished,etc.) D. How will you know when you’re done? a. Success criteria: quantifiable, measurable results that show that the project is complete (certificate, increased work performance, etc.) E. How well did the project go?