What is project management?
Project management can mean different things to different people based on their organizational dynamics and whether they are running projects, programs, or portfolios. In general, it is the project manager's job to utilize a set of best practices, tools and techniques, excellent communication, and coordination of all the moving parts to bring the result to successful completion. It takes a lot of skill and knowledge to manage a project effectively, which is why the majority of what you will learn about are the best practices that are specific to certain categories, such as scope, schedule, and cost. The goal is to be able to create an integrated plan that allows for effective coordination. Effective project managers have multiple skill sets in different areas.
The following isn't an exhaustive list, but an overview of some of the many skills great project managers have:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Requirement gathering
- Risk...
