
3
The Basics
T
o begin, let’s talk about what a project is and
what project management is all about. As
you’ll see, every project can be broken down
into four phases—planning, build-up, implementa-
tion, and closeout—which makes the whole enterprise
a lot easier to get your mind around. You’re likely to
encounter bumps along the way, so we’ll also touch on
how to handle the most common problems.
What constitutes a project
A project is a good-sized task that someone ...