N.B. this is just the slides from the online session, there is no accompanying audio.
This first session introduces project management, the project lifecycle, and the role of the project manager. We will explore the project management techniques involved at the beginning of a project to help set it up for success.
What is a project - what makes it different to other activities?
What is project management?
Factors influencing project success
The Project Lifecycle
Defining your project – capturing the why, what & how (the Project Brief)
The role and skills of a project manager
A copy of these slides and example templates can be downloaded via the Attachments tab.
If you'd like to test your understanding of these topics, why not try these short quizes?
Mini
quiz - Laying the Foundations part A (terminology)
Mini quiz - Laying the Foundations
part B (the Project Brief)