The Importance of Project Management
in
Organizational Development and Growth
By Fahad Saadah, PMP®, PMI-RMP®, SSGB
Organised by
Fahad Saadah , PMP®, PMI-RMP®, SSGB
• 25+ Years Experience
• Different Cultures (KSA, Jordan, Australia, Singapore)
• Different Sectors (Government, Private, NGO)
• Wide Spectrum of Industries (Telecom, Insurance, Banking, Healthcare and
Geospatial (GIS))
• Various Project Sizes (small to mega)
• PMO Setup, Training, Consulting, Advisory, Project Management
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What is Project Management?
Before we define what project management is, let us understand what project
management is NOT.
Project management is NOT...
• Sending Reports
• Sending Emails
• Escalating
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What is Project Management?3
Project Objectives
Project Activities
Knowledge
Skills
Tools
Techniques
Do We Need Project Management?
Misconception• Only for construction and IT businesses
• Only needed by project managers
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Fact• All businesses need project management
• Everybody needs project management skills at some level
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Magic Wand
MisconceptionProject management is a “Magic Wand” that will fix
everything and save the organization.
FactProject management can be a “Magic Wand” if done
correctly, in a mature environment, with the correct mindset
and support.
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Who is the Project Manager?
MisconceptionThe project manager is “Mr. Do it All” or “Mr. Fix it
All”
FactThe project manager leads the project team to
success.
The project manager is the person who
is ultimately responsible for the project
success or failure.
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Football – Who Does The Work?
• Main Players
• Coach
• Substitute Players
• Support Staff
• Team Management
Project Core Team
Project Manager
Other Team Members
• Procurement
• Finance
• HR
• Admin
Senior Management
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The Complete Picture
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Benefits of Project Management
The Organization:• Better control (financial, physical and human resources)
• Improved customer relations
• Potential shorter development times
• Potential lower costs
• Higher quality and increased reliability
• Higher profit margins
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Benefits of Project Management
The Individual:• Improved productivity
• Better internal coordination
• Less stress
• Chance for development and growth
• Greater competitive edge
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