The triple constraint observes the relationship between three primary variables in any project. (time, cost and scope). These variables are interdependent and all projects are limited in some way due to these three constraints.
Project management is the science of making intelligent trade-off between time, cost and scope. All three of the factors combined determine a project's quality.
Describe the two primary diagrams most frequently used in project planning.
PERT (program evaluation and review technique) chart: is a graphical network model, that depicts a project's tasks and the relationship between those tasks.
source: http://www.criticaltools.com/images/pertfi3.gif
Gantt chart: a simple bar chart that depicts project tasks against a calendar.
source: http://www.total-quality-management-software.com/images/project_gantt_chart.gif
Identify the three primary areas a project manager must focus on managing to ensure success.
1. People;
2. Communications; and
3. Change.
Outline 2 reasons why projects fail and two reasons why projects succeed.
Failure;
Poorly managed projects;
Undefined objectives and goals;
Success;
User involvement; and
Skilled, experienced and effective project managers.
