The APM Body of Knowledge 7th Edition provides a fundamental resource for understanding and advancing professional project management. It is a reflection of the profession’s growth and recognizes the importance of a project-based approach at all levels and across all sectors for decision makers, influencers, leaders and their teams.
Project Management software is designed to aid in the scheduling, planning, and delivery of processes. It includes features such as Gantt charts, Kanban boards, a real-time dashboard time tracking system, and collaboration tools to assist project managers manage tasks, projects and employees.
Stakeholders typically fall into two groups that are primary and secondary stakeholders. Primary stakeholders are the primary decision makers who actively participate in a project and have an enormous influence on the outcome. Secondary stakeholders can attend meetings or play part in the project however they don’t have much influence.
There are many types of project management methods. Lean and agile approaches are among the most favored. Heuristics, critical chain project management, and agile and lean approach are also extremely popular. The PRINCE2 methodology is a good example of a well-structured project management approach. It separates a project into seven steps, which include: Directing a project, Starting Up a project, initiating the project, managing the boundaries of a product, directing the progress of a stage, managing the delivery of Products and Closing aproject.