1.課程簡介
（1）課程目標(biāo)
理解項(xiàng)目管理，能夠制定項(xiàng)目計(jì)劃肺蔚，并根據(jù)計(jì)劃選擇合適工具溪窒，形成一套合適的管理風(fēng)格
每個(gè)project都是unique的夯接，包括group member和product process闲擦，所以核心是要理解project manager的定位慢味，根據(jù)具體情況形成project plan, schedule, budget场梆，再找到適合項(xiàng)目的tools，不斷前進(jìn)磨合團(tuán)隊(duì)的問題纯路，形成management style或油。
常見的management style有三種，硬權(quán)力領(lǐng)導(dǎo)模式（依靠職位賦予的權(quán)利管理）驰唬、能力型領(lǐng)導(dǎo)模式（依靠過硬的專業(yè)技術(shù)和管理能力）顶岸、情感型領(lǐng)導(dǎo)模式（優(yōu)先使用忠誠度高和領(lǐng)導(dǎo)喜歡的員工）
（2）在線討論
及時(shí)參與，內(nèi)容易懂且有價(jià)值叫编，學(xué)會做project member&project manager蜕琴，不要把project分工完成。
（3）課程形式
1.共3個(gè)project宵溅，每個(gè)成員輪流做manager；2.共1個(gè)Quiz上炎，在Week9課上在線完成恃逻；3.教科書project management的版本最好是6th+；4.課上互動(dòng)主要通過poll everywhere完成
（4）課程建議
1.及早決定PM藕施；2.設(shè)立每周的線下討論會寇损；3.使用google docs幫助寫final report
2. Introduction to Modern Project Management
（1）什么是項(xiàng)目
project = pro（planning）+ ject（throw）
A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.
項(xiàng)目概念的核心要求是temporary和unique，也就是說項(xiàng)目是全新的一次性的裳食，這點(diǎn)上要和日常的工作進(jìn)行區(qū)分矛市，同時(shí)項(xiàng)目也是有獨(dú)特性的，不是對過去工作的重復(fù)诲祸。
The purpose/goal of a project is to satisfy a customer’s need.
In an organization, a project needs to align with the organisations goals and objectives.
（2）項(xiàng)目特征
1.Has an established objective浊吏；2.Has a defined life span with a beginning and an end；3.Usually, involves several departments and specialists救氯；4.Non-routine and has some unique elements找田；5.Specific time, cost, and performance requirements
識別項(xiàng)目從上面5個(gè)方面進(jìn)行，要有一個(gè)明確的目標(biāo)着憨，同時(shí)有明確的起止時(shí)間墩衙，明確參與的人員，內(nèi)容獨(dú)特甲抖，且從時(shí)間漆改、花費(fèi)和項(xiàng)目成果上進(jìn)行管理。
快速記憶：OPTUS--Object, Performance, Time, Unique, Specialist
項(xiàng)目常見的限制因素是最后一個(gè)特征：time, cost, performance/scope准谚。他們之間的關(guān)系是不確定的挫剑，比如，時(shí)間減少氛魁，并不意味著花費(fèi)增加暮顺。
Question：Which one is a project?
A.Releasing a software patch
B.responding to a telephone inquiry
C.production of a musical performance
答案：C
A選項(xiàng)厅篓，Object是發(fā)布patch；Performance要update軟件捶码；Time起止時(shí)間確定羽氮；Unique不符合，可能會是一項(xiàng)長期的服務(wù)惫恼，這樣就是routine的档押；Specialist是符合的，需要專業(yè)的工程師祈纯。
B選項(xiàng)令宿，Object是回復(fù)inquiry；Performance不明確腕窥；Time的deadline不明確粒没；Unique不符合，可能是模板的問答簇爆；Specialist不一定癞松，可能是一般人都能回答的。
C選項(xiàng)入蛆，Object是導(dǎo)演一場音樂演出响蓉；Performance是演出；Time有明確的時(shí)間哨毁；Unique符合枫甲，這是一種藝術(shù)生產(chǎn)；Specialist符合扼褪，需要音樂家想幻。
（3）項(xiàng)目生命周期
一個(gè)project通常由4個(gè)周期構(gòu)成，Defining + Planning + Executing + Closing话浇，而且這四個(gè)周期是有overlap的举畸，同一時(shí)間可能多個(gè)周期同時(shí)在進(jìn)行，比如同時(shí)定義和計(jì)劃一個(gè)project凳枝。
（4）什么是項(xiàng)目管理project management
The complete set of tasks, techniques, tools applied during the project life-cycle.
project management在project進(jìn)行中扮演著重要的角色：
1.壓縮項(xiàng)目周期
2.使復(fù)雜的項(xiàng)目整體化
3.能從管理者高度同時(shí)平衡planet, people, profit
4.使公司架構(gòu)扁平化抄沮，利于管理
5.提高定制化商品和服務(wù)的可能性
6.加速公司運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)，使得多個(gè)小項(xiàng)目同時(shí)進(jìn)行成為可能
多項(xiàng)目同時(shí)運(yùn)行有著諸多的挑戰(zhàn)岖瑰，比如難以與公司戰(zhàn)略保持一致叛买，難以決定不同項(xiàng)目的優(yōu)先級，難以滿足每個(gè)項(xiàng)目的周期需求蹋订，難以按照項(xiàng)目規(guī)劃落實(shí)等率挣。project management能夠從公司整體安排各個(gè)項(xiàng)目，從整體上管理不同項(xiàng)目使用的公司資源露戒，從全局評估各個(gè)項(xiàng)目的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)椒功，從整體上評估公司的發(fā)展捶箱。
（5）關(guān)于項(xiàng)目的3P-project, program, portfolio
project范圍最小，A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.
program包含project动漾，Program management is the process of managing multiple ongoing inter- dependent projects.
portfolio包含program丁屎，Major functions of portfolio management include oversee project selection, monitor aggregate resource levels and skills, etc.
（6）項(xiàng)目經(jīng)理project manager
一個(gè)項(xiàng)目經(jīng)理要平衡兩方面的能力：technical和sociocultural旱眯。
3.TextBook Bullet Points
Ch1. Modern Project Management
Project management is a result-oriented management and a set of tools, which is not limited to private sector.
Project Management Institute (PMI) is a professional organization for project managers. There are 2 certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) + CAPM (Certified Association in Project Management) for entry-level project managers.
Q1. What is a project?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Major goal of a project is to satisfy a customer’s need.
Major characteristics of a project: objective + life span + participants + creativity +time/cost/requirements.
A project is not routine, repetitive work!
A program is a group of related projects designed to accomplish a common goal over an extended period of time. The difference between project and program lies in scale and time span.
Projects are evaluated according to accomplishment, cost, and time spent, the triple constraints.
Project life cycle: e.g., a new software development project may consist of five phases: definition, design, code, integration/test, and maintenance. 1.defining, 2.planning, 3.executing, and 4.delivering.
Project managers plan, schedule, motivate and control like other managers; they are also direct link to customers; they are ultimately responsible for performance.
A program is a group of related projects designed to accomplish a common goal over an extended period of time.
Program management is the process of managing a group of ongoing, inter- dependent, related projects in a coordinated way to achieve strategic objectives.
Q2. Current drivers of project management
Compression of the Product Life Cycle + Knowledge Explosion + Triple Bottom Line (planet, people, profit) + Corporate downsizing + Increased customer focus + Small projects represent big problems
Project management is becoming a standard way of doing business. Product life cycle in high-tech industries is averaging 6 months to 3 years.
Organizations with many small projects going on concurrently face the most difficult project management problems.
Project management appears to be ideally suited for a business environment requiring accountability, flexibility, innovation, speed, and continuous improvement. Project management is replacing middle management as a way of ensur- ing that things get done.
Q3. Project Management Today—An Integrative Approach
Project management integration: Integration means applying a set of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals.
Integration of Projects through Portfolio Management
Project managers must shape a project culture that stimulates teamwork and high levels of personal motivation as well as a capacity to quickly identify and resolve problems that threaten project work.
Technical dimension represents the “science” of project management while the sociocultural dimension represents the “art” of managing a project.
