What Is a Project?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.* Operations is work done to sustain the business. A project ends when its objectives have been reached, or the project has been terminated. Projects can be large or small and take a short or long time to complete.
Defined start and end, specific scope, cost and duration
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Examples of IT Projects
A help desk or technical worker replaces laptops for a small department.
A small software development team adds a new feature to an internal software application. A cross-functional task force in a company decides what software to purchase and how it will be implemented.
Project Attributes
A project:
Has a unique purpose. Is temporary. Requires resources, often from various areas. Should have a primary customer or sponsor.
The project sponsor usually provides the direction and funding for the project.
Involves uncertainty.
Objectives
The 'Golden Triangle' of Project Success
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A delighted client (expectations met) Delivered the agreed objectives Met an agreed budget - $, resources etc. Within an agreed time frame and
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Cost
Successful project management means meeting all three goals (scope, time, and cost) and satisfying the projects sponsor!
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Project Stakeholders
Stakeholders are the people involved in or affected by project activities. Stakeholders include:
Project sponsor Project manager Project team Support staff Customers Users Suppliers Opponents to the project
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Case Study
M.A Textiles Enterprise Resource Planning
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SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Competent Staff Stronge and Strict Defined Procedure Stackholders interest in Project
Weaknesses
No Integrated system High turn over Poor Communication between Departments
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Opportunities
More skilled employees ISO 9000 Certification
Threats
Power Crises Inflation Economic crises
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Conclusion
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Thank You
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