Project Management Overview
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Project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria at the specified time.
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graph TD
A[Initiation] --> B[Planning]
B --> C[Execution]
C --> D[Monitoring & Controlling]
D --> C
D --> E[Closing]
Key Components
Project Initiation
Define project goals
Identify stakeholders
Determine feasibility
Project Planning
Create project schedule
Allocate resources
Develop risk management plan
- Project Execution
- Implement project plan
- Manage team
- Communicate with stakeholders
- Project Monitoring & Controlling
- Track progress
- Manage changes
- Ensure quality
- Project Closing
- Deliver final product
- Conduct post-project review
- Document lessons learned
Project Management Tools
| Tool Type |
Examples |
Key Features |
| Planning Software |
Microsoft Project, Smartsheet |
Gantt charts, resource allocation |
| Collaboration Platforms |
Slack, Microsoft Teams |
Real-time communication, file sharing |
| Task Management |
Trello, Asana |
Kanban boards, task assignment |
| Document Management |
Google Drive, Dropbox |
File storage, version control |
Best Practices
- Set clear and achievable goals
- Maintain open communication with all stakeholders
- Regularly assess and mitigate risks
- Adapt to changes while maintaining project focus
- Celebrate milestones and team successes