This document provides an overview of project management basics. It discusses why projects are popular, common project types, and main project phases. It also examines project definitions, characteristics, structures, roles and responsibilities. Additionally, it covers setting goals and objectives, developing a risk management plan, and common project risks including technical, contract, commercial, market, and distributional risks. The document provides examples of different project types like investment, organizational, social, and R&D/innovation projects to illustrate concepts. It emphasizes decomposing projects, setting measurable objectives, and developing strategies to identify, quantify, and respond to risks.