Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Understanding Project Management Fundamentals for Non-Project Managers

Even if you're not a project manager, understanding the basics of project management is invaluable.

It helps you collaborate effectively with project teams, contribute to project success, and understand the context and processes of project related tasks within your role.

Here’s what you need to know:

Key Project Management Fundamentals

Project Definition - A temporary unique endeavour undertaken to create a product, service, or result.

Project Characteristics - Projects are unique, temporary, have a defined beginning and end, and have specific objectives to be achieved.  They will always involve change.

Project Lifecycle – This will be broken down into Phases, covering the following processes.  The number of phases may vary, depending upon how each phase is broken down, but the lifecycle processes will remain the same.

Project Phases -

·        Initiation: Background of Business plan. Defining the project, its purpose, scope, and objectives.

·        Planning: Developing a detailed roadmap of how to achieve the project objectives.

·        Execution: Carrying out the project plan and performing the work.  This includes monitoring and controlling (such as tracking progress, managing changes, and ensuring the project stays on track).

·        Closure: Finalising all activities, delivering the project, and closing it officially.  For BAU Projects, this may include aspects such as preparing and upskilling for the next project.