Week 3. The project management life cycle and methodologies Phases of the project life cycle > ### 1. Initiate the project Define project goals and deliverables Identify budget, resources, people involved,and any other details Document in one place to showcase the project's value > ### 2. Make a plan Budget Breakdown of all the tasks that you need to be completed Ways to communicate team roles and responsibilities Schedule Resources What to do in

Week2. Exploring how a project manager adds value Project managers? > - Shepherd projects from start to finish Serve as guides for their team, using their impeccable organizational and interpersonal skills every step of the way How to add value Prioritization > Helping team members identify and break down large tasks into smaller steps Delegation >Matching tasks to individuals who can best complete the work Effective Communication > Being transparent Be

Week 1. What is project management? Project? Project is a series of tasks that need to be completed to reach a desired outcome Reaching that desired outcome takes > 1. Collaboration Careful planning that keeps the project on track and on budget Project Management > The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet the project requirements and achieve the desired outcome _Poor project management can **lead to trillions of wasted dollars