Eamonn O'Connor
Sales manager in IT looking to improve and learn.
Location Essex
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'really like the action plan doc, helps to focus you too complete some specific tasks each week.
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I tend to like content that I find relevant to my industry or if it is informative I find these as a great way to get engagement. Even with people outside your own industry and can assist in opening your network opportunities.
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interesting that only 1% of users actually post video.
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To sell to a client effectively and also have the retention, i believe and have found in my experience that to connect build a bond/relationship share content between you and your connections building up a level of trust. Let them open dialog where they are interested in your products, this is when you would look to open the sales process with them. As they...
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liked this video very true points, agree with the get the client to engage with you as the best way. This way they are already open to listening to you and your offering because in their mind they initiated.
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Really liked this video extremely informative and helpful thank you.
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#thermalprinters had god content and also adds from competitors so very useful to see what they may be doing and or launching etc.
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Very interesting video when you hear the statistics.
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I'm a member of a few groups relevant to my work industry. One is the below.
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Hi looking at the list they are all very interesting. Mainly the following stand out for me.
1. 4 out of 5 people on LinkedIn “drive business decisions” - important for reaching the right people within businesses
2. 33% of B2B decision makers use LinkedIn to research purchases - important to get our content in front of decision-makers as we are a B2B... -
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Make sure that my homepage is relevant and current and i list updates for my network to grow.
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Really enjoyed this video excellent outline and insight thanks for this.
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Eamonn O'Connor replied to Marco Mendes
Hi Marco download the notes doc and click enable editing then save to your desktop.
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Organisation - Thermal Transfer Solutions Ltd (TTS) / Thermal Printer Support (TPS)
Summary - UK based manufacturer of thermal transfer ribbons for the production of labels and barcodes. Label printing hardware suppliers & maintenance company
linkedin page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thermal-transfer-solutions-ltd/mycompany/
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Eamonn O'Connor replied to Sam Rooney
Hi Sam i like the reasoning behind your joining the course, exactly the reasoning I have. I wish you the best of luck on the course.
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Hi my name is Eamonn, I'm a BDM for a UK based manufacturing company in the barcode and auto id markets, looking to expand and inform my linkedin network https://www.linkedin.com/in/eamonn-o-connor-65ab7033/
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Hi i'm a BDM for a manufacturing company in the barcode and auto id industries. I'm looking to make more use of my linked in network. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eamonn-o-connor-65ab7033/
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Hi I'm from the UK
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Listening to the video and the issue the approach of regular and open communication, of the problems and the solutions and the additional costs involved with all stakeholders. Is the very best way to make sure that you can avoid conflict and reach a resolution that all parties are onboard with.
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As others on the course who have been a PM at some time will probably attest to, when you look back and analysis it you tended to negotiate or be in a negotiation of some type most of the time.
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Looking at the above although all of these are strategies available. As we are all aware it is very much dictated by the situation, culture of where the project is and parties involved. Many parts of the EMEA region the cultural issues of the other party losing face etc will never be allowed.
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Have worked on multiple projects simultaneously before, due to the nature of the market sector some of these were running in different countries. Which brings a completely different perspective to the challenge. This is where you need to have the team trust and belief in their abilities and they in yours.
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Worked on a project in the middle east with a PM who was a strong believer in having what he called some cushion (buffer) time. Never had this previously and found it to be an excellent approach, as it gave you cover for resource assignment clash as well as an slippage. Would highly recommend it as a tool to include to anyone when looking at scope and resource...
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I'm sure that in the video it was mentioned that they build in a buffer (cushion) of time which allows them to apply resource leveling if required.
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Alternatively you could consider doing some project crashing if you able to allocate more resource to the project.
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The most important area of a project is your critical path, once this is identified and the timeline needed for these to be completed you can then look at the non critical areas and timelines needed to complete these, and check you should be able to move the start dates forward or backwards and better allocate resource usage.
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As a water supply company to venues and festivals etc, I'd have a process in place that when quoting on a project during your initial site visit survey.
1. You'd clarify local water supply availability
2. Look at taking some samples away of testing
3. Identify its location in relation to the venue.
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Part of the team I manage we produce products for clients, and a quality standard was set at the initiation of this contract award. We hold weekly quality standard meetings, the product is randomly audited during each day to make sure that the standard is complied with.
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@AmandaNorman if the documents are not stapled and in a decent condition and are single sheet, they should be using a high speed duplex document scanner. This could do 100+ pages a minute.
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Having started my work life in a manufacturing sector. The quality of a product will determine the success in market of this product, bad quality will kill a product with consumers. So better to spend a little extra at the front end getting the quality & design right to make the production easier with less quality related issues and a reliable product to market.
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Looking at the statements above I agree with the following points.
"Quality should be focused on the customer’s needs" The project is to produce a clients required goal then their needs are the defining part of the process.
"Quality should be considered from the beginning of the project." How else will you make sure that the project will fulfill the...
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As with most things with the evolving business world and technology, the initial 1969 correct scope has changed now, and there are many additional factors that need to be considered, such as the role of the PM he is no longer the single point of responsibility. The new iterative approach proves this fact. With this it is now important to consider the...
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Great course really enjoying the outline of the skills needed.
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For MTD I think having the right people for the right job, I believe that due to the nature of the work, most of the time teams could be developed from a diverse background. So I believe that they need to apply the same approach as shown in the RNLI video. Pick the best team from there available pool of available staff and assign each a clear task.
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A good PM is a leader and as such should set the example, of a good work /life balance for the team, try to make time to have regular meetings with team members individually as well as as a group. Make sure that they know there are clear and unimpeded lines of communication for any issues be it work or personal if they want, that each member knows that they...
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Well balanced and constructive feedback is essential to the success of a project, this is why there is a team and a good PM with belief in himself and his team should be open to this. It builds a strong team bond that they are able to have an opinion that is heard.
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I like to have a two approach tactic with it being a one to one with team member to get to know them and for them to outline their own areas of experience and expertise. Then I like to have the face to face with the whole group, preferable in an ice breaking environment where they can relax get to know each other and watch how they interact together. I worked...
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The best scenario I've had when building a team together, was precovid so we were able to meet face to face. It was arranged for this to be over an extended lunch time, during the lunch each person had a max 10 mins to give their work experiences. Plus a quick outline of themselves their own passions etc. We also had to do a quick strength and weakness...
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In my experience when working with a diverse team of people I ended up with a far better blend of knowledge. ...
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It's about the PM identifying each team members strengths and weaknesses and putting together what in his mind is the right blend to be successful in the project at hand.
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Very interesting video outlining how the situation dictates the team from the available members and how the training covers all areas for all staff and they are able and willing to alter as the situation unfolds per incident .
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I believe in all of the above mentioned steps to create a strong team spirit. Projects I've worked on where the PM has failed to create a team bonding from the outset. Working on the approach they know what they have to do and that's why they are here have all had major issues and failed to reach to outset targets.
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Yes the prospect of delivering a project excites me, I enjoy the challenge that you face and bringing a team together to work as a single unit to succeed.
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I've found that you have to build the trust within the team and have open and clear lines of communication, let the knowledge and experience that you and each team member has, be available to help and assist the good of the team and project.
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having been part of a project team as well as a PM myself, the most important things i feel needed are - Trust in your PM and the other team members, excellent and open communication channels. With these you have the basis of a strong and united project team.
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I think that for MTD have to weigh up the pros & cons.
The pros for MTD to consider - Scrums would ensure regular communication. Doing more testing + learning, this would uncover problems such as the water supply issue earlier. With Iterative approach the event organiser would feel more engaged with a better input .The cons for MTD to consider - Events...
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These approaches will allow me to approach the current projects with a wider more open mind and impart this into my team so that they can look to apply these methods as well.
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Being open minded to this option is definitely the best way, as it allows you flexibility and adaptability to meet any and all challenges you could encounter.
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I've worked on a project previously where the PM used both approaches, he applied linear to the works cope and materials required for these critical path etc. But included some iterative thinking to this based on online discussions with the client. When we arrived on site to carryout the project, we worked with adaptability to be able to change method and...
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iterative (agile) requires a more flexible and open minded type of management where you have to be, more of a direction leader helping advise and assistance the team & client achieve the goal as apposed to the person in charge and control as in alternative styles.
I've found some PM's I've worked with unable to adapt their style and approach to initiate and... -
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Linear project available tools are proven and very efficient and easy to implement and use, and tend to lend themselves to projects with Concept stage stakeholder buy in and low risk external pressures in the Deployment stage. The advantages of linear projects are that they look straightforward and easier to structure. The downside is that they are less...
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Personally I prefer the linear approach as a PM, although have done iterative and for the project was definitely the correct way for that project.
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I face a mix of easy and complicated challenges on a daily basis in my current role.
Previous roles you face only complicated and complex which although challenging made for a role that constantly stretched you and made you think outside the box when approaching a project. -
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VUCA framework allows you to address and analyse risks so that you can approach the project in a analytical way.
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Currently with the Covid crisis, we have seen knock effects with shortages in semi conductor shortages which have had ripple affects over the last few months, to a now growing shortage in products through supply chain for a large project that I've worked on that will cause delays.
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It is important as a PM to always view situations from both sides. Always if possible have team members take a view from the opposition point, and then you can have a balanced and ethical decision based on a completely unbiased stand point and a structured defense to points raised.
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The communication from the start wasn't great. Why were meetings not arranged for the key stakeholders early on to discuss the overview and basics of the project before moving forward?
I feel that there is an with professionalism on the part of William who appears not fully invested in the process, but appears to want to skip to the main project. There was a... -
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Listening to the PM's in the video they make it clear that they made sure that there were clear and defined consideration weighing of the Pro's & Con's and any outside global impacting factors. Then to make sure you have a clear communication of this to the stakeholders for the decision.
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A good PM should not expect their team to do anything that they themselves would not be prepared to do. But you should always have an alternative option to offer them, if they commit to going over and above if needed. Such as an incentive overtime scheme, bonuses etc you have to commit to them if you expect them to commit for you.
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Most organisations have a moral & ethical code of conduct that employees & supplier's etc have to adhere to.
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Always have to look at and have an alternative / solution in place to a project I was always taught to look at and identify the fallback position because if it can go wrong will possibly.
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Listening to the video it shows how different people approach with quite different styles. But I do agree with you need to tailor your report to each person, as every person can interpret information differently, I tend to like to have a written communication report follow up on any meeting. Although I do tailor each and bullet point, the format so not to...
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I've had times that my sponsors/stakeholders have only wanted a minimal / time limited report on the project, which i do not know about others but found it very hard to identify just what to outline as the project was complex.
Other times I had requests for basically a blow by blow account of the progress. But the sponsor gets what the sponsor requires you're... -
I used the word doc version then click the enable edit button and it worked seamlessly.
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I used the word doc and it worked seamlessly may be worth this option.
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Allows for you to think and include your thoughts and views on who will object and who will support the project.
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Mapping stakeholders is a great tool and will help identify where you may need to focus, your efforts to align strategic relationships etc.
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A PM needs to be able to see the whole of the project, how each part interacts with the other to come together to create the finished goal. Where as each of the specialists within the individual parts will only focus on their area.
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A good PM as mentioned in the previous video relies on a strong project management team, as you as the PM will not have the complete range of skills required to run a project.
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All of the speakers mentioned different areas of their own abilities but also specific areas they feel are important. being team manage, good communication, organisation, but they all mention they are able to identify the ability to accept. That you do not have all of the skills required, and you need a good team around you. Look to identify your skill gaps...
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in my current roll i'm required to have a number of these points, I'm especially interested in improving my professional development one reason for doing these courses. I also want to look at improving my ethics & std's as well.
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Like the above six points especially the ethical & stds point. Very thought provoking as to the the areas mentioned to consider both inside as well as the outside.
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Hi my names Eamonn looking to expand my knowledge.
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I've worked and ran high street shops when I was younger, then moved into a role of technical sales in the petrochem industry.
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I live in a small village and the nearest major supermarket, was a few miles away. Thankfully a couple of years ago a local village store was opened which offered many of the same products which meant that the older people of the village were able to avoid a long bus journey to be able to do their shopping. This was an excellent addition tot he village and...
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To me - business refers to the organized efforts and activities of individuals to produce and sell goods and services for profit. With profit we can achieve a better standard of life for ourselves the people we employee and our family.
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Looking forward to the course
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Hi my name is Eamonn department manager at an IT company
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Enjoyed the course grew as you went through and allowed you to expand with it thanks to all the other learners for comments throughout.
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I do not know the method used but maybe the Agile method would be best suited to the current Covid crisis and the development roll out of the vaccine program.
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I believe that the Agile method was originally developed for the software industry? This was to streamline and improve the development process, in an effort to rapidly identify and adjust and to improve productivity as some were taking years instead of months to complete new packages. I do believe that Agile is good for continuous improvement in industries...
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I'd look at the situation talk to their work colleagues and look to see if they were able to add any insights.
I'd call a meeting with the team, to discuss the position with a view to seeing if there is anything we can do to assist them with the issues. I'd run through the project what our goal is why we are doing it and how important each member of the... -
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Have had experience with linear lean & agile not had any experience with the others.
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I've worked both linear & incremental approaches before on projects
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Would love to get into this newer style of PM software really seems to cover most of the factors. But never been at the level required to have this decision making.
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Have only used the MS project software previously very helpful and amazingly easy to use once you get the hang and would not try to do a project without this in future.
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As long as the critical path is identified then you may be able to compress in other areas.
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data recording from a project is a must in my opinion how else can a project team learn and become more efficient. Your organisation can use if for training as well as for reference.
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All projects that i worked on in the petrochem industry all members of the project team had a note / log book where they made daily notes. tasks undertaken, times of any events etc. These were collected at end of the project and collated by admin, then an overview of the project was created. For the project debrief and positive / negative identified for...
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Really appreciate the above outline of the closure plan, have been a strong advocate of this approach on projects I've PM'd.
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Totally agree with the comments made, you need to stay more focused at this time to avoid taking your eye off the ball so to say.
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This comment means that there is a copy all in approach, it could have major issue for a project as relevant information may be buried among non relevant communications. Which in turn can lead to delays and uncertainty.
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I worked on a project for a large global company in one of their sites overseas to resolve a major issue, the lack of effective communication from the site project team only part attended project meetings. Led to the project taking much longer than originally planned and ran over budget or them. For multiple reasons, this was due to a lack of communication...
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Good communication is key to the best outcomes in most things in life, good timely well structured communication is an essential key to the successful project. Totally agree with the no blame culture, know it early rather then to late prevention is better than cure always.
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It is fundamental to the project to preserve and archive the records. A clear defined audit trail is a necessity, not just for the current project but also for forward planning purposes. As you can refer back when a similar project land in the future.
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Why focus on totally irrelevant unrelated information, if it has nothing to do with what you do. Then it is of no relation to your business and growth plans. Focus on the relevant and useful data that will help you to achieve the goal.
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I believe if you run a operation / business, then the information that you only need the relevant data relating to your market, products services etc. You do not need to bog down yourself with irrelevant information, stay focused on the growth. Unrelated data could sidetrack your focus.
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Unfortunately it is very difficult to identify and get the perfect balance of just the right amount and not to much information. A good PM will with his trusted team need to delegate the distribution of information and filter file and prioritise the relevant details. So they can be dealt with either in the team meetings or by the delegated person. /who can...
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The five W's are the fundamental basis to approach and use throughout a project.
What - is the project goal, What is the scope, What is the budget, What is the time scale, and so on.
Why - are we doing this, justify the business case.
Who - are the stakeholders, Who is responsible, Who is responsible for this risk management
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I feel a project is a unique, one off endeavor, to achieve a specific outcome.
Project management is the application of processes, knowledge, methods, skills and experience of the PM and his team to achieve the project objectives within a defined time cost and quality limit. Thus achieving a successful completion of this endeavor
To be able to analyse...