Project management-What? ,Why? ,How?

Project management-What? ,Why? ,How?  (6 min read)

What is Project Management??

It is a key which involves planning , organisation , management and  communication which can open a way to develop and complete a quality project in a   given duration. 

What is it about?

Its about getting things done 

Its about planning and deciding on what is the goal of the project.

Its about planning how you will achieve the goal.

Its about knowing how long will you take to achieve it.

Its about making sure that everyone involved understands the goal of the project.

What is a successful project?

A project which is delivered without compromising over 'Time' , 'Cost' and 'Quality of work'.  

Skills Required to be a good Project Manager

• Communication                        
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Team Management
• Personal Organisation
• Risk Management

Steps to implement project management

Step 1 : Initiation 

         It involves understanding the project and analysing its feasibility.

Step 2 : Planning

         Includes creating detailed goals and project road map.              Involves work breakdown plan, communication plan, risk             management plan etc.

Step 3: Implementation Process

         Its about implementing the plan. Starting with the core             development(coding).

         It involves

1.      Executing the project scope.
2.      Manage team's work.
3.      Recommend changes and corrective measures.
4.      Conduct team building
5.      Achieve project milestones
6.      Status review meetings to keep things on schedule.
7.      Document changes in the project plan.

Step 4: Controlling Process

        It is a process which involves keeping project on track              and ensuring that appropriate standards and deadlines              are met.

Step 5: Closure

        This is the final step in PM. In this phase all the                 deliverables are finalised and formally transferred,                  and all documentations are signed off , approved and                  achieved.

Tips

 Currently there are many tools especially for technical projects

 which are being developed especially for team management. I have

 been working with a tool named 'worktez' closely. It offers features

 for tracking each team members task, tracking performance of the

 team, assigning task and monitoring it and much more. So in short

 you can take up such tools which will help you and provide you with

 an wholesome package of project management and team management

 features and make your work faster and smoother.

                                                                      By Simran Nigam