1.2.1 Project Management

Question 1

What and why “Project”

Answer 1

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

Question 2

The purpose of
“project management” is

Answer 2

To plan, organize and manage “resources”

To bring about the successful completion of specific project goals, outcomes and outputs.

Question 3

Projects deliver

Answer 3

integrated outputs (deliverables)

which should lead to better outcomes (results)

for communities and other stakeholders (such as
donors and the community)

Question 4

Projects are

Answer 4

time bound
&
focus on requirements

to deliver specific benefits
for communities
in ways that are
cost effective & measurable.

Question 5

High-quality, comprehensive PM practices are indispensable in helping organizations manage

Answer 5

focused
effective
efficient projects.

Within the context of PM.

Question 6

project manager is responsible for

Answer 6

ensuring the overall success of the project.

Question 7

It does not mean that the
project manager is personally responsible for
completing the work of the project

Answer 7

Instead, he should collaborate closely with an
array of stakeholders

to ensure that the work of the project is completed.

Question 8

These stakeholders –
including

Answer 8

members of project team,
implementing organizations, INGO partners,
contractors
Community groups and others

Question 9

PM work with ST to

Answer 9

design
implement
control
(all aspects of the project)

Question 10

Project manager Responsibilities
“ ideal situation”

Answer 10

the project manager should not be doing the work of
the project,

we are aware that this is not
always possible or the case.

Question 11

Sometimes, a local organization will not have the resources for a full project team.

In other cases, a project manager may be
overseeing more than one project

The tools in the Project DPro will help the PM in these situations to

Answer 11

better manage their
projects.

Effectively delegating tasks

communicating with partners, team
members, and stakeholders are essential
in these circumstances.

Question 12

In practice, the project manager’s challenge to

Answer 12

successfully deliver project results will always take place
within the context of project constraints.

Question 13

Historically, there have been three principle elements that
constrain a project, which are collectively referred to as the Triple Constraint

Answer 13

Scope (quality)
Time,
Budget.