1. Objectives 4 Understand the importance of communication in projects 4 Understand the need and importance of project management

2. Objectives 4 Identify the qualities of a good project manager 4 Understand the composition of a project team at different stages of the system life cycle

3. Project Management Project management is the effective managing of project resources to meet the goals identified by the project. It involves planning, coordination and monitoring activities

4. Project Management Issues 4 People - key to success is to develop & retain good people 4 Problem - identify problem functions and scope 4 Process - approach for the software development plan

5. Qualities of a project manager 4 Motivation 4 Problem solving 4 Assurance 4 Team building

6. Communication 4 Formal - technical memos, project schedules, requests for change 4 Informal - group meetings, brainstorming sessions, consultations with experts