About this Module
1. Introduction
Why is Project Management Important?
It is important bacause
- it ensures what is being delivered, is right, and will deliver real value against the business opportunity
- it brings leadership and direction to projects
- it ensures there’s a proper plan for executing on strategic goals
- it ensures proper expectations are set around what can be delivered, by when, and for how much
- it ensures the quality of whatever is being delivered, consistently hits the mark
- it ensures risks are properly managed and mitigated against to avoid becoming issues
- it ensures the right people do the right things, at the right time – it ensures proper project process is followed throughout the project lifecycle
- it ensures a project’s progress is tracked and reported properly
- someone needs to be able to understand if everyone’s doing what they should
- it learns from the successes and failures of the past.
ref: Ben Aston, dpm