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Name: Dr. Rozilawati Razali Office: Room D4-56, Block D, FTSM
Telephone: 03-89216760
Email: rozila@ftsm.ukm.my rozila_razali@yahoo.co.uk
Class:
Tuesdays: 7.45 10pm BK3
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References:
Clements, J and Gido, J. Effective Project Management. Thomson SouthWestern Publishing, 2009
Contents
A Project and its Attributes Project Life Cycle
The Interior Health Authority (IHA) had two goals: to integrate over 100 independent financial applications into one system, and to consolidate and standardize electronic health records.
Executive support was established for both objectives and project teams were formed. Projects were completed on time and under budget. They are being geographically implemented. Results of both projects: cost savings, and higher user satisfaction.
14 years later, he was able to resume filming when peace reached the region.
To finish his film, Ali needs to stay on schedule and within his budget. A script breakdown is designed to consider tasks and factors that help determine schedule and budget. Use of a script breakdown, and open communication between assistant director and production manager will help Ali complete his project effectively.
What is a Project?
An endeavor to accomplish a specific objective through a unique set of interrelated tasks and the effective utilisation of resources.
Objective : an expected result or product.
Attributes of a Project
Has a well-defined objective
Examples of Projects
Planning a wedding Designing and implementing a computer system
Constraints
Factors that constraint the achievement of a project objective:
Scope
What must be done to satisfy customer.
Cost
Amount of money that customer will pay.
Schedule
Timetable when to start and finish activities.
Customer satisfaction
Achieve work scope, within cost and schedule + high quality deliverables .
Unforeseen Circumstances
Unforeseen circumstances may jeopardise achievement of the project objective.
E.g. people get sick; new management; cost cutting; technical problems etc.
The challenge facing the project manager is to prevent, anticipate, and/or overcome such circumstances.
Good planning and communication (internal and external) are important.
4 phases:
Identify a Need; Proposed a Solution; Perform the Project; Terminate the Project .
Not all projects formally go through all 4 phases.
Project life cycles vary in length, from a few weeks to several years.
Controlling Projects
Establish a baseline plan.
Monitor progress.
Measure actual progress and compare it to planned progress. Take corrective action if the project is behind schedule, overrunning the budget, or not meeting technical specifications.
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