Managing Multiple Projects

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Project Life Cycle Issues in Programs

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

•  Identify the project life cycle in both independent and interdependent programs.

•  Respond to common challenges and opportunities in both independent and interdependent programs.

•  Analyze and manage necessary tradeoffs among projects.

Estimated timing for this chapter:

Reading	25 minutes
Exercises	45 minutes
Review Questions	10 minutes
Total Time	1 hour 20 minutes

THE MULTIPLE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

In managing single projects, multiple project life cycles are possible as the project moves from phase to phase. A design ...