Presentation by Angela Kabari on 2nd August 2012

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT
MANAGEMENT:
BACK TO THE BASICS

2. What is Management
"Management is the art of getting things done through and with people in formally
organised groups.”
Harold Koontz, The Management Theory Jungle
"Management is a multi-purpose organ that manages business and manages
managers and manages workers and work.”
Peter Drucker, Principles of Management
"To manage is to forecast and to plan, to organise, to command, to co-ordinate
and to control.”
Henri Fayol, Industrial and General Administration
"Management is the art of getting things done through people.”
Mary Parker Follet

3. Meaning of management
Management has three different meanings:
1. Management as a Noun: refers to a Group of
Managers.
2. Management as a Process (verb): refers to the
Functions of Management i.e. Planning, Organising,
Directing, Controlling, etc.
3. Management as a Discipline: refers to the Subject of
Management.
Theo Heimann

4. Functions Of Management
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Management
Staffing
Leading

5. WHAT IS A PROJECT?
The PMI definition of a project is:
“A project is a temporary group activity designed to produce
a unique product, service or result.
The PRINCE2 definition is:
A project is a temporary organisation that is created for the
purpose of delivering one or more business products
according to an agreed Business case

6. WHAT IS PROJECT
MANAGEMENT?
PMI Definition:
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills and
techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a
strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie
project results to business goals — and thus, better compete
in their markets.

7. WHAT IS PROJECT
MANAGEMENT? (cont.)
PRINCE2 Definition:
Project management is the planning delegating, monitoring
and control of all the aspects of the project, and the
motivation of those involved, to achieve the project
objectives within the expected performance targets for
time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risks.

8. Questions & Answers