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What is Project Management?

Many organizations use projects to accomplish specific tasks. Project management is managing these projects to finish ON TIME and ON BUDGET.

A project manager must utilize skills, knowledge, and tools to achieve project requirements.

Each decision that a project manager makes will affect the Project Management Triangle.

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Time: Each project has a timeline. The decisions a project manager makes will adjust the timeline of the project.
Scope: The requirements of the project. This includes everything from features to maintenance.
Budget: The budget is how many resources will be dedicated and consumed to the project.

Every Project Management decision affects each area of the Project Management triangle.

Learn more Project Management skills by walking through the example below!

Activity - Tasks to Talent

Part of being a Project Manager is matching tasks to talent. Now that you are familiar with the project described in the Prezi above, Drag and Drop the tasks to the right employees based on their talent descriptions.

Wyatt
Is a software developer who is known for being very detailed and careful to make sure all standards are met and code is legal and correct.

Update Marketing Graphics and colors

David
Is a software developer who has vast experience and knowledge of building complex systems

Functional Contact Form

Jolene
Is a junior software developer who is quick and thorough with their work.

Client Portal (View Account, services, etc.)

Bonnie
a senior developer that has good relationships with employees across multiple functions (Accounting, Marketing, etc.)

Online Payment Options

Answer:
It is difficult to say what is the "right answer" when you are the Project Manager. From these descriptions, a possible answer would be the following:

  • Wyatt - Online payment options: Online payment systems are tricky due to their legal implications. Wyatt is a good fit for this task because he is careful about adhering to standards.
  • David - Client Portal: The client portal is a complex system that aligns well with David's skill in designing complex systems.
  • Jolene - Contact Form: The contact form is generally a straight forward task and can easily be accomplished by the junior developer.
  • Bonnie - Update Marketing Graphics and colors: As mentioned above, Bonnie has a good relationship with the Marketing department which she can use as a resource to develop the new Marketing Graphics and colors
As Project Manager, it's up to you to know the strengths and weaknesses of your team and then assign tasks accordingly.