Does that sound familiar? Well if not lets look at it in a "real-world" application!
Define -- our lives are full of definitions, we are defining who we are, we define what we want, we define how we get there... you get the point! So really, to Define something is not difficult but it sometimes makes us look at ourselves or things in a different perspective.
Plan -- Wow! ... now there's a concept! Plan something! Do you plan on completing this course? Do you plan on going to work? Do you plan on going home from work? ... and again you get the point, BUT what we plan we MUST also EXECUTE. What??
Yes, that is where so many people get "hung"-- they start out with this great plan, but they never EXECUTE it! Why?? Come on, you tell me what you think here!
We cannot move on till we understand that planning MUST be executed -- so give me your thoughts on this!! :)
Have a great day! -- :)
The Ins and Outs of Project Management
--- Welcome to my Blog of Project Management ---
I am just going to jot down a few thoughts I have about Project Management (PM) and see where it goes---
PM is everywhere, we have mini projects going on all of the time. Maybe not well run projects, but we are always somehow a part of a project. In stating this I really wonder how many of us would be more successful if we were aware of this fact and really approached our goals with a "process" and objectives. First let's think about the "project" -- every project contains three parts Cost, Time, Scope-- so if I know that when I begin my "new project" these three element are going to be incorporated. But what holds them together-- better yet, WHAT ARE THEY??
Okay, to make sure we are all on the same page, let's back up and look at this word that seems to get thrown around, but is NEVER really defined --- MANAGEMENT! What does this really mean? It sounds important and people have perceptions of what MANAGEMENT is, but perceptions are biased and we need an unbiased understanding. Webster defines it like this 1) the act or art of managing; 2) the skill of managing; 3) the people who manage. Webster also has the words Control and Direction associated with this word.
So really "Management" is an art/skill as an act carried out by people. It somehow refers to being in "control" and providing "direction". Notice that in the definition it is "action" not thought! This would indicate that good management MUST be "active"! HMMMMM
Now lets look at what a "Project" is--- Webster defines it as 1) a specific plan or design 2) scheme 3) a planned undertaking (task or problem). So a project is a specific plan/scheme that is planned to resolve a task or problem.
OK -- so here is what I would say PM is --
Project Management is " A specific design of task(s) that are planned and carried out by the skills of people to resolve a problem."
Tell me what you think-- give me your ideas -- we are just starting so lets get the ideas on the table!
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