Organizations will be facing increasingly
complex challenges in the future.
Project based working promotes flexible
and efficient working practices.
Project management facilitates the smooth
running of horizontally oriented network.
Project management facilitates the smooth
running of horizontally oriented work.
In large scale projects an almost entirely
self-contained project team can be created.
More typically, projects will use resources
that remain under departmental control.
Managing work as projects originated in
military and construction initiatives
This approach has now been adopted by
all areas of industry and commerce.
Project Management
The appointment of project leaders who are
committed, and respected by the team.
A shared belief in what the team is trying to
achieve and a constant focus on the goals.
Matrix Management
Staff report to their own line manager as
well as to the project manager.
Temporary horizontal management
structures represent each project.
All of the relevant line managers should
contribute to project planning.
There should be formal procedures in
placing for resolving conflicts.
Project staff should feel committed to the
project as well as to their department.
Sources of Conflict
Management Structures
If the technical interest is ignored the endproduct may not be technically feasible
The marketing or user interest should be
represented at senior management level.
If the business interest is ignored, there
may be little or no commercial benefit.
Senior Management Roles
The project sponsor may be either internal
or external to the organization.
It is responsible for authorizing and funding
the project.
Programme management skills may be
required by the project sponsor.
Approve the project estimates and commit
the appropriate resources.
The plans should always reflect the
current resource and delivery projections.
The project owner should demonstrate an
ongoing commitment to the project.
The Project Manger
Make recommendations and put into
effect the decisions made.
Be aware that disagreements have the
the potential to arise at all levels.
Personality conflicts often manifest as a
dispute over a project issue.
The Sub-Project Manger
Present the project manager with regular
progress reports.
Manage the project teams through the task
leaders.
Ensure the sub-project is fulfilling its
business and technical objectives.
The Task Leader
Task leaders can have a profound effect
on the overall performance of the project.
Project management positions should not be
made solely in recognition of technical ability.
Care should be taken in order to avoid
creating resentment and dissatisfaction.
Managing the life cycle
Project Life-Cycles
Project managing initiation
Managing Project Activities
Managing Project Closure
The end Project report details the main
findings and outcome of the project.
Did the project deliver its intended endproduct within the time and budgetary
limits set?
Project Team Fundamentals
Project based work has given rise to the
creation of multi-disciplinary teams.
Successful team working requires careful
consideration and design.
Project teams can take on a variety of forms
depending on the size of the project.
Project oriented organizations tend to
maintain a dedicated project office.
Departmental staff should be appointed by
agreement of the project and line managers.
Motivating Team Members
The project manager should arrange a oneto-one discussion with each team member.
Involve team members in the planning and
scheduling of their project activities.
Open and frank communication is essential for the
success of the project.
Creating a Project Office
