WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
Projects are initiated for a variety of reasons such as a new business opportunity, a technological advance, a customer need, a new regulatory standard, a legal requirement or a special interest to the sponsoring organization.
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Project management refers to the principles used to create a tailored framework to successfully deliver any project, in any geographic location, from within any industry.
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Project Management Professional (PMP)® are certified practitioners who are globally recognized for their expertise in the application of project management principles and processes.
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Project Examples & Definitions
Installation of a COTS electronic timekeeping system
Construction of a new wing or unit in a hospital
Expansion of an Aesthetic Center onto a hospital facility
Adding a new provider to the organization
Adding a new service line
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​Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems are customizable hardware and software products available directly to the consumer e.g. electronic healthcare record (EHR) systems, corporate servers, bookkeeping software, etc.
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​Project Manager is the individual tasked with leading, directing, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing all aspects of the project to ensure a successful on-time and on-budget delivery of the project.
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Project Team is a group of individuals usually from diverse professional backgrounds and most commonly employed by external organizations who have been brought together to create and deliver the project.
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