Project Management

BA GES / BA HRM

Prof Assem Tharwat

Professor
Synergy Univeristy Dubai
 Chapter 1
Introduction to Project Management
Course Objectives
 To provide participants with:
– An awareness of the importance of applying good
practice Project Management in projects of any size.
– An understanding of essential elements, including the
Leadership Role of the Project Manager, Project
Planning, Risk Management and Stakeholder
Engagement.
– An understanding of the principle elements of design
control to be applied within projects at Culham
Engineering.
 Topics
 1- Project Definition
 2- Project Management Definition
 3- Project Manager definition and Roles
 4- Types of Projects
 5- Examples for different Projects
 6- Challenges facing projects
 7- Project Management Key Phases
 8- Q&A and Discussions
 Project Definition
A project is a set of tasks that must be completed within a defined timeline to
accomplish a specific set of goals. These tasks are completed by a group of people
known as the project team, which is led by a project manager, who oversees the
planning, scheduling, tracking and successful completion of projects.
Besides the project team, projects require resources such as labor, materials and
equipment. Organizations and individuals manage projects with a wide range of
objectives. These can take many forms, from constructing a building to planning
an event and even completing a certain duty. Retailers, for example, may pursue
projects that improve the way they track order fulfillment. Construction teams
complete projects any time they plan and build something—and so on!
What is a Project?

“Unique process consisting of a set of coordinated and

controlled activities with start and finish dates, undertaken
to achieve an objective conforming to specific
requirements, including constraints of
time, cost, quality and resources”
 A Project is a planned set of activities
 A Project has a scope
 A Project has time, cost, quality and resource constraints
 Project Management

 Project management is the process of planning, organizing,

and controlling resources to achieve a specific goal. It
involves defining project goals and objectives, identifying
tasks and how they relate to one another, and determining
resources needed to complete the tasks. Project management
also involves tracking progress, analyzing risks, and making
adjustments as needed to ensure the project is completed on
time and within budget. The goal of project management is to
deliver a successful project that meets the needs of the
stakeholders.
What is Project Management?
 The art of organising, leading, reporting and
completing a project through people
Project Management Is !!!:

 A project is a planned undertaking

 A project manager is a person who causes things
to happen

 Therefore, project management is causing a

planned undertaking to happen.

 Do it once, do it right, do it safely

 Project Manager

 A project manager is a professional responsible for

leading a team to achieve specific goals and
objectives for a project. The role typically involves
planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects
of a project from start to finish.
 Project Manager
Roles and Responsibilities
 Defining project scope, goals, and objectives
 Identifying resources needed (people, equipment, materials)
 Creating a project plan and schedule
 Managing project budget
 Tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary
 Communicating with stakeholders (customers, team
members, etc.)
 Managing risk
 Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards
 Leading the project team and providing direction and support
Successful Project Manager
Key Characteristics
 Vision
 Communication Skills
 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
 Adaptability
 Problem-solving
 Expertise and Technical Skills
 A Good Project Manager
– Takes ownership of the whole project
– Is proactive not reactive
– Adequately plans the project
– Is Authoritative (NOT Authoritarian)
– Is Decisive
– Is a Good Communicator
– Manages by data and facts not uniformed optimism
– Leads by example
– Has sound Judgement
– Is a Motivator
– Is Diplomatic
– Can Delegate
 Authoritarian focuses on discipline and control, while
 Authoritative focuses on limit setting with connection.
 Permissive focuses on a lot of connections, but setting
boundaries comes hard for them.

 Reactive management is all about reacting to problems as

they arise.
 Proactive management, on the other hand, is about
anticipating problems and taking steps to prevent them from
happening in the first place.
 Reactive management styles can be successful, particularly
when there's no time to waste.
 Comparison of Routine Work with Projects

 Projects
 Routine, Repetitive Work
 Writing a term paper
 Taking class notes
 Setting up a sales kiosk for a
 Daily entering sales receipts into
professional accounting meeting
the accounting ledger
 Developing a supply-chain
 Responding to a supply-chain
information system
request
 Writing a new piano piece
 Practicing scales on the piano
 Designing an iPod that is
 Routine manufacture of an Apple
approximately 2 X 4 inches,
iPod
interfaces with PC, and
 Attaching tags on a manufactured stores 10,000 songs
product
 Wire-tag projects for GE and
Wal-Mart
Types of Projects -1
 Types of Projects - 2
Here's a list of the 16 different project types:

1.Communication Projects
2.Stakeholder Management Projects
3.Task Assignation Projects
4.Construction Projects
5.IT Projects
6.Business Projects
7.Production Projects
8.Social Projects
9.Educational Projects
10.Community Projects
11.Research Projects
12.Manufacturing Projects
13.Management Projects
14.Maintenance Projects
15.Infrastructure Projects
16.Integration Projects
Types of Projects - 3
Types of Projects - 4
 Types of Projects - 5
 New product development:
Developing and launching new products is a common type of project for
corporations. This can include creating prototypes, conducting market
research, designing packaging, and manufacturing and distributing the
final product.

 Infrastructure projects:
Corporations may undertake projects to improve or expand their
physical infrastructure, such as building new factories, offices, or
warehouses.
 Types of Projects - 5
 Process improvement projects:
These projects aim to streamline and improve the way that a
company does business, by identifying inefficiencies and
implementing changes to processes and systems.

 IT projects:
Many corporations undertake projects related to information
technology, such as implementing new software systems,
upgrading hardware, or developing new websites or mobile apps.
 Examples of New Products Developments
Automobile Industry

 Google’s Self-driving car:

Google's self-driving car project, now called Waymo, aims to develop fully
autonomous vehicles that can safely transport people and goods. The project
involves the use of advanced sensors and machine learning algorithms to enable
the cars to navigate roads and traffic.

 Toyota’s Miral Fuel Cell Vehicle:

The Mirai is a fuel cell vehicle that runs on hydrogen and emits only water vapor as
a byproduct. It represents a significant step forward in the development of clean,
renewable transportation.

 Tesla Electric Vehicles

Tesla has revolutionized the automotive industry with its electric vehicles,
which have advanced battery technology and self-driving capabilities.
 Challenges Facing Complex Projects
The Hyperloop

 Technical challenges:
The Hyperloop concept involves several complex technical
systems, including a network of tubes, pods that travel through the
tubes, and propulsion systems. Developing and testing these
systems is a major challenge, as they must be reliable, efficient, and
safe.

 Infrastructure:
Building the infrastructure needed to support a Hyperloop system,
including the tubes and stations, is a significant challenge. It
requires a large investment of time and resources, and it must be
done in a way that minimizes disruption to existing transportation
systems and communities.
 Challenges Facing Complex Projects
The Hyperloop
 Regulation:
– Developing a new transportation system like the Hyperloop
requires navigating a complex web of regulatory
requirements and obtaining necessary approvals from
government agencies. This can be a time-consuming and
challenging process, especially in areas where the
regulatory framework for such technologies is not yet well-
established.

 Financing:
– Investors may loose the motivation and incetive in regard
to financing a certain project, as the complexity increases
and timeframe is continuously lengthened.
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle
 Initiation:
This phase involves defining the project and its goals, as well as
identifying the project stakeholders and assembling the project
team.

 Planning:
In this phase, the project team develops a detailed plan that
outlines the tasks and resources needed to complete the
project.

 Execution:
During the execution phase, the project team carries out the tasks
and activities outlined in the project plan.
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle

 Monitoring and control:

This phase involves tracking the progress of the project and
making any necessary adjustments to keep the project on
track.

 Closing:
The closing phase involves completing all remaining tasks and
formally closing the project. This includes reviewing the
project to identify any lessons learned and documenting the
final results.
 Project Management
Key Phases – Life Cycle

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