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PM - A Skill for every Stage of your LifeKochi, Kerala
Tejas Sura
Region 11 Mentor – Western Asia
09 June 2012
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The Need for Project Mgmt. Skills
While it is widely recognized that information technology is one of
the foundations for the development of a modern society…
• The capability to transform ideas and knowledge into reality
(make it happen) through project management skills is also a
key skill required in India, specially among low income families.
• The application, development, and promotion of project
management concepts and life skills is key for development
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What is a project?What is project management?
• A temporary and
unique endeavor with
a specific start & end
that produces a
unique product or
result—and it has
‘deliverables’ along
the way.
• The Application of
Knowledge, Skills, Tools,
and Techniques to A Set of
Activities
• A Set of Processes Used to
Ensure that Various
Elements of Work are
Coordinated and
Understood By Everyone
Involved or Impacted
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What are the Ongoing Project Activities?How Are Projects Managed?
• Initiating
• Planning
• Executing
• Controlling
• Closing
• Managing Scope
• Managing Change
• Managing Risks & Issues
• Monitoring Costs,
Schedule, Quality
• Managing
Communications
• Managing Procurement
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Who are the people connected with project?
• Project Manager
• Stakeholder
• Sponsor
• Team Members
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Stages of Life System in Society(As defined in Hindu scriptures)
• BRAHMACHARYA (Celibate)
• GRIHASTAASHRAMA (House-Holder)
• VANAPRASTA ASHRAMA (The Anchorite)
• SANNYASA ASHRAMA ( The Renounced)
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Most kids are not equipped to do Projects effectively!
• Teachers
inexperienced in PM
• Parents
inexperienced in PM
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Marriage Project
• Scope– Identifying a bride/ groom– Arranging Engagement– Arranging Marriage– Marriage Certificate
• Time, Cost, Quality,
Communications,
Procurement
• Of course, I have no
comments on Risks!!!
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Job Seeking Project:Employers Value Project Management Skills
• Project management is results-focused and employers
want employees who can deliver results – all industries use
PM
• Good project management includes 21st century skills
such as critical thinking and problem solving,
communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation
• Scope– Prepare and Post Resume– Identify Potential Positions– Apply for jobs– Prepare for interviews – expected pay and perks and
industry average– Negotiate and secure a job
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Moving to a New Home Project
• Scope– Identify locality– Think of a budget– Identify new home– Verify documents– Purchase new home– Get home interiors
renovated– Move into new home
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Retirement Savings Project
• Scope– Identifying financial
needs for retirement– Estimating Inflation
after retirement– Annual investment
retirement required– One time investment
required
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SANNYASA ASHRAMA (THE RENOUNCED)
• Ascetic - Solitaire
• 72 years age and
above
• Projects relating to
Life
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Making Will Project
• Scope– Identifying Assets– Identifying
beneficiaries– Appointing Legal
Counsel– One time investment
required
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Writing a Book Project
• Scope– Think of a subject– Collect thoughts– Structure thoughts– Write book– Review book– Find a Publisher– Get book published