Definition

"Project Management" is a formalized and structured method of managing change in a rigorous manner. It focuses on producing specifically defined outputs

by a certain time,
to a defined quality and
with a given level of resources

so that planned outcomes are achieved.

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Every project involves three interdependent parameters: time, money, and scope, where "scope" is the total amount of work involved. Usually at least one of these three is fixed at the start of the project.

There are ten critical project management skills:

Define the project
Plan the work
Manage the work plan
Manage issues
Manage scope
Manage risks
Manage communication
Manage documentation
Manage quality
Manage metrics

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