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Unit 1: Project Management Defined
1.1: Introduction to Projects
What is Project Management?
What Is a Project?
Roles within a Project
1.2: The Evolution of Project Management
History of Project Management
Project Management: Past and Present
1.3: Operations vs. Project Management
Total Quality Management
1.4: Project Management Overview
Introduction to Project Management
Defining Project Management
Managing a Project
An Overview of Project Management
1.5: Project Leadership Skills and Roles
What is Transformational Leadership?
Managing People
Research and Stakeholder Analysis
1.6: Profiling a Project
Project Profiling
Project Appraisal
More on Project Appraisal
1.7: Project Management Success or Failure
Managing Project Risk
Basic Principles and Scope
Unit 1 Discussion and Assessment
Unit 1 Discussion
Unit 1 Assessment
Unit 2: Project Life Cycle
2.1: What Is a Project Life Cycle?
Project Phases and Organization
The Project Life Cycle
The Life Cycle of a Production System
The Classic Six-Stage Project Management Model
2.2: Initiation Phase
Project Initiation
2.3: Planning Phase
Project Planning
Planning
Planning and Status Tracking
2.4: Execution Phase
Staying on Track
Project Life Cycle Phases
The Six Phases of Project Management
2.5: Closure Phase
Project Completion
Project Closure
2.6: Project Success vs. Failure
Why Projects Fail
How to Create a Successful Project Team
Types of Communication
Defining Risk
Risk Management Planning
Unit 2 Discussion and Assessment
Unit 2 Discussion
Unit 2 Assessment
Unit 3: Organizational Design
3.1: Establishing the Proper Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure
Project Organization
Organizational and Behavioral Issues
3.2: Working with Individuals
Working with Individuals
Managing Projects through People
Project Representation
Involving the Right People
3.3: Working with Groups
Working with Groups and Teams
More on Managing Projects Through People
Team Building and Leadership in Projects
Effective Teamwork and Collaboration
3.4: Communication Tactics
Communication Technologies
Identifying and Involving Stakeholders in a Project
Teamwork and Communication
3.5: Conflict Resolution
Managing Conflict
Dealing with Problems
Political Behavior
Conflict Resolution to Project Success
Unit 3 Discussion and Assessment
Unit 3 Discussion
Unit 3 Assessment
Unit 4: Project Initiation and Planning
4.1: Project Selection
Framework for Project Management
Project Initiation
Project Charters
Project Charter Template
4.2: Project Scope and Baseline
Project Scope
Elements of Time Management
Project Schedule Planning
Plan and Scope Management
Setting Up a Baseline
Schedule Baseline
4.3: Project Planning Tools
Project Planning
Activity Networks and Critical Path Analysis
Computers in Project Management
Project Time Management
Unit 4 Discussion and Assessment
Example Project Charter
Unit 4 Discussion
Unit 4 Assessment
Unit 5: Project Execution
5.1: Project Control and Reporting
Project Execution
Project Monitoring and Control
More on Project Monitoring and Control
5.2: Project Quality
Managing Project Quality
5.3: Managing Risks
Project Risk and the Project Complexity Profile
Risk Management
Decision Trees and Risk Evaluation
What Is Risk Management?
Unit 5 Discussion and Assessment
Unit 5 Discussion
Unit 5 Assessment
Unit 6: Project Implementation and Closure
6.1: Project Implementation
Project Execution
Implementation
6.2: Acceptance of Deliverables and Client Approval
Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations
6.3: Project Procurement and Closure
Project Procurement and Closure
Project Closeout
Project Closure
Project Completion and Review
Unit 6 Discussion and Assessment
Unit 6 Discussion
Unit 6 Assessment
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