Project Initiation

In this chapter, you will learn about how projects are defined based on different organizational structures, as well as different project-selection techniques that are used to initiate a project.

This chapter will also cover how different knowledge areas influence unique projects and define the role of the project manager. This information is important to understand so you can begin a project effectively based on the circumstances of the organization and your own leadership abilities.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Defining a project
• Understanding organizational structures
• Project-selection techniques
• Project management knowledge areas
• The role of the project manager