1.1 Learning Objectives

Describe what a project is and discuss the core dimensions or components of a project.

Describe the project management lifecycle, identifying and discussing each of the four phases of the lifecycle.

Discuss how project management fits in the project management hierarchy.

Discuss the key steps in project planning, describing how each influences the outcome of the project-planning process.

Discuss the importance of agility and describe how you can use forcefield analysis to help lead change through effective project management.