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What is a project?
A temporary endeavour to create a unique product, service or result
What is a product
An artifact that is produced , quantifiable and can be either an end item itself or a component item
What is a program?
Related products subsidiary programs and program activities that are managed in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually
What is project management?
The application of knowledge skills tools and techniques ensuring project activities meet the project requirements
What do project managers do?
They are assigned by the performing organization to lead the project team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives,
This is dependent on their organizational structure and methodology their title level of influence or approach
What is an MOV
Measurable Organizational Value –> goal/main objective of a project. An alignment of the projects vision, mission and strategy. Includes a definition of success
1. be measurable
2. Provide value
3. Be agreed upon
4. Be verifiable
Vision statement
Purpose of your organization
Mission statement
What you do, why, how and for whom it is for
Strategy of a project
The steps being taken to succeed
IT value chain
MOV -> supports -> Organizational strategy which -> supports -> organizational vision and mission. These drive each other in the other direction