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Introduction to project management

Using IT in project management

Unit Summary

Project management has numerous transferable skills for pupils, from simple time management to structured project management techniques. In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to develop invaluable skills in using common software tools and systems used for project management.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to define the term project management and investigate different methods for project management.

Key Notes

  • Project management will decide the success or failure of a project.
  • The waterfall method is a linear, sequential approach: each phase must be completed before the next one begins.
  • The agile method of project management is the opposite of the waterfall method.
  • In the agile method, smaller parts of the project are completed in priority order before quickly moving on to the next.
  • The hybrid approach combines the best of both the waterfall and agile methods.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • waterfall: a linear, sequential approach: each phase must be completed before the next one begins
  • agile: smaller parts of the project are completed in priority order before quickly moving on to the next (the opposite of the waterfall method)
  • hybrid: starts like the waterfall method by analysing the requirements of the project, then uses the flexibility of the agile method focusing on sprints until the project is complete
  • critical path: identifying the component parts of a project and assigning priority to each part

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Project management will not alter the outcome of a project or make it a success.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.

Project management will decide the success or failure of a project. The waterfall method is a linear, sequential approach: each phase must be completed before the next one begins.

2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'waterfall'

a linear, sequential approach: each phase must be completed before the next one begins. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.

3. Correct this common computing misconception.

Mistake: Project management will not alter the outcome of a project or make it a success. Correction: Project management will not guarantee success of a project, but effective project management will increase the likelihood of a project being successful.

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