Introduction to Project Management

Project management is a specialised management technique to plan and control projects under a strong single point of responsibility.

A project is generally deemed successful if it meets pre-determined targets set by the client, performs the job it was intended to do, or solves an identified problem within a pre-determined time, cost and quality constraints. To meet these targets, the project manager uses project management systems to plan and control the project effectively.

In a world of relentless organisational change, managing the external environment and keeping pace with developments in information technology are just some of the pressures facing organisations the world over, whatever their size. The traditional management structures and functional hierarchies, on which organisations were founded, are being seen as less suitable for the fast-moving organisations of today. Organisations are realising the benefits that cross-functional teams can bring to the management of various problems and activities. As organisations become more complex, project management with its goal-centred framework and attention to detail, its mechanisms for monitoring and focus on outcomes offers an appealing and logical framework to enable organisations to move forward.

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