Tuesday, 9 October 2007

What is project management?

We are often asked for definitions. My favourites are:

Project Management is the process by which projects are defined, planned, monitored, controlled and delivered such that the agreed benefits are realised.

•Projects (incl. jobs/contracts) are unique, transient endeavours undertaken to achieve a desired outcome.

Projects bring about change and project management is recognised as the most efficient way of managing such change.

And a long standing favourite of mine is "a project is the way that an organization takes a risk".

Post back if you have some more.