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So, You’re Going to Manage a Project?
In this chapter, you learn what a project is, essential skills for project managers, and what it takes to be a good project manager.
The Elements of a Project
What exactly is a project? You hear the word used at work, as well as at home. People say, “I am going to add a deck in the backyard. It will be a real project.” Or,“Our team’s project is to determine consumer preferences in our industry through the year 2029.” Or, “I have a little project I would like you to tackle. I think that you can be finished by this afternoon.”
A “project” is the allocation of resources over a specific time frame and the coordination of interrelated events to accomplish an overall objective while meeting both predictable and ...
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