1. UN WOMEN
Staff Capacity Building Project
Implemented by ARWEO
Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education
Organization
Project Management Training
10. At the end of the training the participants will be able to know
What is project.
Meaning and definition of project.
What is project management.
Definition of project management.
Life cycle of project management.
Different stages of a project.
The success of the project.
Objectives
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11. The word project management came from the Latin word ‘Projectum’, from
the Latin verb ‘Proicese’ ( to throw something forward). Which in turns come
from ‘Pro’ which denote something that proceeds the action of the next part
of the word
Meaning of Project
12. Definition of Project
Project is a combination of interrelated activities with well defined
objectives to be completed in a specific time period. Project is
something special which is different from routine and regular activities
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13. Definitions of Project Management
According to Harrison; Project is a non routine no repetitive, one-off
undertaking, with well defined time financial and technical performance
goals.
According to Project Management Institute (PMI):
Project can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to
accomplish a unique objective at goal.
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14. Examples of different kinds projects
o Construction of a house.
o Writing a book.
o Building a dam.
o Introducing a new product in the market.
o Construction of a new bridge over a river.
o A politician contesting an election.
o Capacity building project for staff.
o Community Based Education( CBE) project.
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15. Difference between Project and regular
Operations
Project:
• One time
• Use of wide variety of Skills
• Use of Special Purpose and
equipments for short duration
• No revenue during project
Regular Operation:
• Repetitive
• Limited skills
• Equipments are in continuous use
• Revenues are there
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16. • Well defined objectives
• Uniqueness ( Non-Routine Activities)
• Complexity ( Demands team work)
• Life Cycle
• Risks and Uncertainty
• Change ( In response to environment)
• Non-recurring duration of activities
• Uncertain completion of deadlines
Characteristics of Project
17. Con..
• Involves resources
• Optimality
• Multidisciplinary and interdependency
• Forecasting
• Definite time limit
• Conflicts for resources
• Performance measurement
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18. • Based on the type of activity.
• Based on the location of the project.
• Based on completion time.
• Based on ownership.
• Based on size of project.
• Based on project needs.
Taxonomy of Projects
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19. • Construction Projects
• Research Projects
• Re engineering Projects
• Procurement Projects
• Business Implementation Projects
• Non-Profit Project
• Profit Projects
Types of Projects
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20. What is Project Management Life
Cycle?
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Each of these stages is critical for the successful completion of a project and provides
clear guidelines and checkpoints to ensure that the project’s objectives are met
efficiently and effectively.
21. Project Management Life Cycle:
It refers to the sequence of stages or phases a project undergoes from
Initiation to completion. It provides a structured framework for organizing
and managing a project’s various tasks, resources, and timelines. The PMLC
is essential for ensuring that projects are planned, executed, and closed
systematically, focusing on meeting defined objectives within set
constraints, such as time, cost, and scope.
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22. Divide the Participants in to 4 groups
ask them to explain each stage by each group
Call the group leader to explain
Group Activity
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24. Initiation: where the project’s goals, stakeholders, and feasibility are identified.
Planning: during which detailed plans concerning resources, timelines, and actions
are crafted
Execution: where the plans are put into action and project deliverables are
produced
Monitoring and Controlling: to ensure the project stays on track and adjustments
are made as necessary
Closing: where the project is formally completed, deliverables are handed over,
and post-project evaluations are conducted.
The typical phases in the project
management lifecycle
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25. Project initiation is the first Project Management life cycle phase, where the project
starts. It overviews the project and the strategies required to attain desired results.
It is the phase where the feasibility and business value of the project are
determined.
The project manager starts a meeting to understand the client and stakeholders’
requirements, goals, and objectives. It is essential to go into minute details to
understand the project better. Upon deciding to proceed, the project can move on
to the next step: assembling a project team
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26. The Project Charter is considered to be the most important document of any
project as it comprises:
• Business vision and mission
• Project goals and benefits
• List of stakeholders
• Scope of the Project
• Project deliverables
• Risks associated with the project
• Project budget and resources
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28. • Undertake a Feasibility Study
In the initial stage, it is essential to understand the project’s feasibility. See if the
project is viable from the economic, legal, operational, and technical aspects.
Identifying problems will help you analyze whether you can solve issues with
appropriate solutions.
• Identify the Project Scope
Identifying the project scope involves defining the project’s length, breadth, and
depth. On the other hand, it’s equally essential to outline functions, deadlines,
tasks, features, and services.
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29. • Identify the Project Deliverable
The next step is to outline the project deliverables upon identifying the project
scope. The project deliverables include defining the product or services needed.
• Identification of Project Stakeholders
A thorough identification of project stakeholders is essential. Meeting with team
members and experts to identify project stakeholders is better. Documentation of
relevant information on stakeholders and their impact on the successful
completion of the project is required.
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30. • Develop a Business Case
Before developing a business case, check whether the essential pillars of the
project, such as feasibility, scope, and identification of stakeholders, are in place.
The very next step is to come up with a full-fledged business case.
Creating a statement of work (SoW) and forming a team to wrap up the project
initiation phase.
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31. A lot of planning related to the project takes place during this phase. On defining
project objectives, it is time to develop a project plan for everyone to follow.
The planning phase frames plans that help guide your team through the
implementation and closing phases. The program created at this point will help you
manage cost, quality, risk, changes, and time.
The project plan should include all the essential details related to the project goals
and objectives and how to achieve them. It is the most complex phase in which
project managers handle operational requirements, design limitations, and
functional requirements.
Project Planning
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33. • Creating a Project Plan
A project plan is a blueprint of the entire project. A well-designed project plan
should determine the list of activities, the time frame, dependencies, constraints
involved, and potential risks. It assists the project manager in streamlining
operations to meet the end objective and tracking progress by making
appropriate decisions at the right time.
• Creating a Resource Plan
The resource plan provides information about various resource levels required to
accomplish a project. A well-documented plan specifies the labor and materials
to complete a project. Resources used should have relevant project
management expertise.
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34. • Budget Estimation
Framing a financial plan helps you to set the budget and deliver project deliverables
without exceeding it. The final budget plan lists expenses on material, labor, and
equipment. Creating a budget plan will help the team and the project managers
monitor and control the costs throughout the Project Management life cycle.
• Gathering Resources
Gathering resources is essential to project planning as it helps monitor the project’s
quality level. It is not enough to assemble a well-balanced team from internal and
external resources. Resources like equipment, money, software solutions, and the
workplace should be given to complete the assigned tasks
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35. • Anticipating Risks and Potential Quality Roadblocks:
The risk plan will help you identify risks and mitigate them. It will comprise all the
potential risks, the order of severity, and preventive actions to track it. Once threats
are under control, delivering the project on time is possible, adhering to quality.
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36. Project execution is the phase where project-related processes are implemented,
tasks are assigned, and resources are allocated. The method also involves building
deliverables and satisfying customer requirements. Project managers or team
leaders accomplish the task through resource allocation and keeping the team
members focused.
The team involved will create project deliverables and seek to achieve project goals
and objectives as outlined in the project plan. This phase determines whether your
project will succeed or not. The success of the project mainly depends on the
project execution phase. The final project deliverable also takes shape during the
project execution phase.
Project Execution
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37. There are a lot of essential things that are taken care of during the execution phase.
Listed below are a few of them:
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38. • Reporting Progress of a Project
During the project execution phase, it is essential to get regular project updates as they provide the
required information and even identify the issues.
• Hold Regular Meetings
Before you kick off a project meeting, be clear about the agenda and inform team members of the
meeting well in advance. If communication is timely and straightforward, the productivity of
ongoing projects and those in the pipeline will not be affected.
• Manage Problems
Problems within the project are bound to occur. Issues such as time management, quality
management, and a weakening in the team’s morale can hinder the success of a project. So make
sure all problems are solved in the beginning
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39. The monitoring and control phase measures the project’s performance and track progress. It is
implemented during the execution phase. The main goal of this phase is to check whether everything
aligns with the project management plan, especially concerning financial parameters and timelines.
The project manager is responsible for making necessary adjustments related to resource allocation
and ensuring that everything is on track. A project manager may conduct review meetings and get
regular performance reports to aid this.
Monitoring project activity after the project execution phase will allow the project manager to take
corrective actions. Meanwhile, considering the quality of work will also help to make the necessary
improvements. Keeping an eye on the budget will help to avoid unnecessary expenses and
resources.
Project Monitoring and Control
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40. With much time and effort invested in project planning, it is often forgotten that the final
phase of the project management life cycle is equally important.
The project closure phase represents the final phase of the project management life
cycle, also known as the “follow-up” phase. Around this time, the final product is ready
for delivery. Here, the main focus of the project manager and the team should be on
product release and product delivery. In this stage, all the activities related to the project
are wrapped up. The closure phase is not necessarily after a successful completion phase
alone. Sometimes, a project may have to be closed due to project failure.
Upon project completion and timely delivery to clients, the project manager’s role is to
highlight strengths, list the takeaways of the project, identify the ambiguities, and
suggest how they could be rectified for future projects. Taking time to recognize the
strengths and weaknesses will help to handle projects with more dedication, which
builds the project manager’s credibility.
Project Closure
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41. Divide the participants in to 4 groups
Ask them to make a plan for your favorite project
Call the group leader to present
Group Activity
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