(a) What is a project? What is Project management?

First, the project

Simply put: A project is a one-time task that is interconnected to achieve a certain purpose, under the constraints of established resources and requirements .

7 basic features of the project:

　　1. Clear objectives

The result can only be a desired product, or it may be a desired service.

　　2. The unique nature

Each of these projects is unique.

　　3. Constraints on resource costs

Each project needs to be implemented using resources that are limited in resources.

　　4. Project implementation of a one-time

Items cannot be duplicated.

　　5. Uncertainties in the project

In the concrete implementation of the project, the external and internal factors will always change, so the project will also be uncertain.

　　6. A specific initiator

That is the demand for the results of the project, but also the project implementation of the funding providers

　　7. Irreversibility of results

Regardless of the outcome, the project is over and the results are determined.

　　Official definition

　　　　A project is a temporary work to create a unique product, service, or outcome.

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

Projects can create:

1. A product

2. The ability to service or provide services

3. Improvements to existing product lines or services

4. One outcome

Two major features of the project:

　　　　　　1. Temporary (temporary)

The project has a clear starting and ending point

Temporary does not mean that the duration is short

The results of many projects are persistent

　　　　　　2. Uniqueness (Unique)

Project to create unique and interactive results (deliverable)

Uniqueness leads to uncertainty and risk

To make more elaborate planning than routine work

Second, project management

Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and technology to project activities to meet the requirements of the project. Project management is achieved through the rational use and integration of 47 project management processes.

According to its logical relationship, 47 processes are classified into five process groups : Initiation , planning, execution, monitoring and finishing .

Managing a project usually includes (but is not limited to):

1. Identify the requirements.

2. Address the needs, concerns and expectations of stakeholders when planning and executing projects.

3. Establish, maintain and engage in active, effective and cooperative communication among stakeholders.

4. Manage stakeholders to meet project needs and create project deliverables.

5. Balance competing project constraints, including (not limited to): scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, risk.

(a) What is a project? What is Project management?