Defining and Organizing Projects

A clear understanding of a project’s organization and how personnel are going to work together to complete the project are keys to success. In this section, we will address (1) defining the scope and objectives, (2) selecting the project manager and team, and (3) recognizing the organizational structure.

Defining the Scope and Objectives of a Project

A thorough statement of a project’s scope, time frame, and allocated resources is essential to managing the project. This statement is often referred to as the project objective statement. The scope provides a succinct statement of project objectives and captures the essence of the desired project outcomes in the form of major deliverables, which are concrete outcomes ...

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