Project Management - Defining the Problem

Summary:

This course describes the importance of specifically narrowing down the problem statement. In addition, it explains the detrimental impact that bypassing this step has. It also distinguishes between different types of problems and possible methods for ide

This lesson is part of our Project Management online training series which contains over 22 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 6 months of unlimited access.

Objectives:

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Explain reasons why projects fail
• Explain the importance of having stakeholders participate in defining the problem
• Explain the elements of the Definition Phase
• Describe closed-ended problems and explain the approach to solving them
• Describe open-ended problems and explain the approach to solving them
• Define what a project charter is and explain why it is important

Outline:

• The Importance of the Definition Phase
• Stakeholders
• Aspects of the Definition Phase
• Solving Closed-Ended Problems
• Defining Open-Ended Problems
• The Project Charter

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using Project Management.

Prerequisites: None:

Technical Requirements:

• Internet connection
• Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
• Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
• JavaScript must be enabled.

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