What is a project?
My professor asked this question on the first day of IT Project Management. While some of us stated goals, deadlines, and the usual book definitions, our professor agreed and then stated that we, as individuals are projects. We fit all the criteria.
So the next question is: how will I manage the project Amy?
As a student, my biggest area of risk is time management. With deliverables, training through research and readings, documentation, and other sub projects, time management will be a key to my project success. In order to control this aspect, I will commit a few hours everyday to work on school activities. Rather than prioritizing tasks by their due dates, I will be more pro-active and start tasks on the day they are assigned. This will help me to make sure things are not done last minute, which will also ensure quality.
Time management also includes attending all my classes and meetings with my student groups. Going to classes are the best ways to get answers to questions because those teaching the classes have authority in their respective fields. Gaining the right knowledge is vital for reducing errors, and required for success in the work place.
The ultimate deliverable for Project Amy is to graduate in Spring 2013. This event will stamp a success or failure to the project. However, a criteria for success will be graduating with a high GPA and an absolute appreciation for everything I've learned. Because this project is an investment of time and money, commitment to the project should result in appreciation of its development.
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