CHAPTER REVIEW: CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

From this chapter I understand the meaning of the project management and the need for better project management.

Project : a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

Example of IT project: Replace IIUM clinic manual system to online system.

We can understand that, the project: has a purpose, temporary, need resource, involve stakeholders and uncertainty.

To become success in project management the project must meet Triple Constraint (Scope, Time, and Cost).

Project Management: The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

Stakeholders: are the people involved in project activities.

Several ways to define project success:

- Met Triple Constraint: scope, time, and cost.

- Customer satisfaction.

- Met the main objective.

10 most impopr6ant skills for project managers:

1- Leadership.

2- People skills.

3- Listening skill.

4- Good behavior.

5- Strong at building trust.

6- Communication skills.

7- Strong at building teams.

8- Critical thinking.

9- Conflict management.

10- Understand the priorities.