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Chapter 1. Introduction: Why Project Management? Chapter 2. The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture Overview:Projects are defined, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective project management. Different ways to access project success are examined. The four phases of the project lifecycle are: conceptualization, planning, execution, and termination. Each phase consists of specific activities. The best practices and benchmarking of these activities are represented in project management maturity models. These are important concepts for students because project management skills are employable skills valued by public and private organizations.Projects are the tools organizations use to implement change. The most valuable changes are aligned with the corporate strategy and achieve strategic objectives. Internal and external groups impacted by changes are project stakeholders. Identifying and managing project stakeholders is extremely important. Organizational structure and culture are also presented in chapter two, as they have an impact on project management. Organizational structure may be functional, project, or matrix. Each has strengths and weaknesses. Similarly, organizations may or may not have a formal project management office (PMO). The three types of PMOs are the weather station, the control tower, and the resource pool, each with strengths and weaknesses. Finally, corporate culture influences the attitudes and values of employees and how they interact with each other.Learning Objectives:Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Project Management? Learning Objectives
Chapter 2: The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture Learning Objectives