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The Nature of Information Technology Projects - Coggle Diagram
The Nature of Information Technology
Projects
Project ?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service, or result.
Project Attribute
Time frame
- project must have a define beginning and end
Purpose
- this could include engineering or building a custom solution
Resources
- money, time , facilities and the technology
Roles
People with skill sets such as project manager, Project sponsor and technical expert
Risk & Assumptions
- internal risk - project's member leaving in the middle of the project
Interdependent Tasks
- a network cannot be installed until a server and other hardware is delivered
Planned Organizational Change
must be understood and managed because a project can alter how people work or how they related to one another.
Operate in Environment
- important for the project manager and team to understand the organization's culture, environment , politics and structure
Ownership
- ownership of the product,service, or system is transferred from the project team to the customer.
What is Project Management?
Project Management
- is the application of knowledge,skills,tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements
Project Portfolio
- a collection of diverse project managed collectively to align with the organization strategy and plan to achieve competitive advantage.
Program
- a collection of projects within a project portfolio whose activities are coordinated so that the benefits of the program are great than the sum of the benefits of the individual projects.
Improving the likelihood of success
A Value-Driven Approach
Socio-technical Approach
Project Management Approach
Knowledge Management Approach