An Introduction to Project Management
Introduction:
Rachel is one of project managers in an information system project, this case study mainly discussed the way on a project manager allocates her time to spend one day in her life.
Statement of the Problem:
Based on the data given on the case, how should Rachel efficiently spend her time whole day?
Objectives:
1. To be able to provide an efficient time-management processes 2. To be able to sort out different activities based on the data provided from the case 3. To be able to provide solutions on how efficient Rachel with regards to spending her time wisely. Characteristics of a Project | Examples from the case study | Project is a complex, non routine, one time effort is limited by time, budget, resources, and performance specifications and its implemented to meet customer requirements | * Review project reports and prepare for the weekly status meeting – 25 min * Discuss the project with her superior – 20 min * Identify and respond to the issue arise in the project – 20 min |
Characteristics of a non project | Examples from the case study | Non project is an ordinary daily work that requires doing the same work repetitively and may also referred as routine | * Socializing and catching up with personal news – 10 min * Reviewing the day’s schedule – 15 min |
Characteristics of a Quasi project | Example from the case study | * No specific task is defined * Specific time limit has not been provided * Likely to arise in temporary situations * Performance schedules and budgets have been implied | * Updating the boss on key events of the day |
Activity | Project | Routine | Quasi-Project | Non Project | Socializing and catching up on personal news | | | | 10 min | Getting to her office and settle in | | | | 10 min | Review her schedule | | 15 min | | | Going over project reports and preparing for the weekly status meeting | 25 min | | | | Discussing the project with her boss
Rachel is one of project managers in an information system project, this case study mainly discussed the way on a project manager allocates her time to spend one day in her life.
Statement of the Problem:
Based on the data given on the case, how should Rachel efficiently spend her time whole day?
Objectives:
1. To be able to provide an efficient time-management processes 2. To be able to sort out different activities based on the data provided from the case 3. To be able to provide solutions on how efficient Rachel with regards to spending her time wisely. Characteristics of a Project | Examples from the case study | Project is a complex, non routine, one time effort is limited by time, budget, resources, and performance specifications and its implemented to meet customer requirements | * Review project reports and prepare for the weekly status meeting – 25 min * Discuss the project with her superior – 20 min * Identify and respond to the issue arise in the project – 20 min |
Characteristics of a non project | Examples from the case study | Non project is an ordinary daily work that requires doing the same work repetitively and may also referred as routine | * Socializing and catching up with personal news – 10 min * Reviewing the day’s schedule – 15 min |
Characteristics of a Quasi project | Example from the case study | * No specific task is defined * Specific time limit has not been provided * Likely to arise in temporary situations * Performance schedules and budgets have been implied | * Updating the boss on key events of the day |
Activity | Project | Routine | Quasi-Project | Non Project | Socializing and catching up on personal news | | | | 10 min | Getting to her office and settle in | | | | 10 min | Review her schedule | | 15 min | | | Going over project reports and preparing for the weekly status meeting | 25 min | | | | Discussing the project with her boss