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Ana Laura Robledo Corpus
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Why Project Management? Importance
I think every company needs to constantly change as is currently required to be competitive.
Project management is a critical part in this, as is deciding about the right projects, the project control and the resource commitment in the organization.
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Paul D Giammalvo
Management Consultant, Indonesia
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What is the Importance of Project Management?
Prof. Ana, as evidenced by the taming of fire, invention of the wheel, the pyramids in Egypt, the Great Wall of China and the other "wonders of the ancient world", it seems as though project management as a delivery system has been part of human development for thousands of years.
I would argue that the propensity of humans to "initiate, plan, execute, control and close" projects is somehow "hard wired" into the human psyche - that if we don’t have projects to do, we invent them?
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thiga
Entrepreneur, Kenya
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We Need Project Management for Strategic Projects
Unlike the routine operations which organizations undertake, project management often focuses on the big picture of where the organization wants to be, by implementing projects that will deliver the desired change.
It’s often a strategic tool to achieve a competitive edge for example by a re-engineering project or a project aiming to enter a new market.
In doing so, it's critical to understand what each project targets to achieve and set benchmarks that allows periodic reviews along these targets. And most importantly, the top management must support and believe in the initiative, commit the resources required as well as help resolve any bottlenecks.
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James07, India
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What is the Importance of Having a Project Manager?
A project manager plays a big role. Generally, a project manager’s assignments fall under the wide umbrella of "keeping a project on track to achieve its goal." This can mean working with a wide variety of people, from C-level executives to hourly support staff.
A project manager must define what a project will achieve - and then ensure it meets those goals. The first step is to estimate the time, human and capital resources, and steps needed. Then, the project manager forms the teams to carry out the tasks - and leads them toward completion. Project managers provide much-needed direction to ensure that at every phase of the project, each contributor knows what's expected.
Project managers communicate with upper management and outside vendors and clients as needed. In fact, proactive communication is one of a project manager's most important functions.
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K.Narayana Moorthy
HR Consultant, India
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Importance of a Project Manager & Project Management
A Project Manager is PROCESS focused. The main Project Manager Responsibilities are:
Delivering a specific end result or product, with quality, cost and time restraintsPlan effectively (tasks are pla (...)
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Rufina Achieng
ICT Consultant, Kenya
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People Side of Project Management
Much as project management focuses on viability, time, resources and quality. But the people side must not be overlooked. By people side I mean the end consumers of the project outcomes, but also the (...)
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Ivy
Teacher, Netherlands
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Reasons for Project Management. Importance Explained
Project management is essential for guiding projects from conception to completion in an organized, efficient, and goal-oriented way. Its importance lies in its ability to ensure that projects meet sp (...)
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