Chapter 4
Lessons About Project Management
Introduction to Project Management
The Project Management Institute defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result” (PMI n.d.). It defines project management as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.”
These definitions sound reasonable, but I don’t think project management is a discrete discipline. Instead, project management involves managing many activities that—in the aggregate—contribute to project success. These activities could be performed by a single individual, ...
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