Many times in IT, becoming a “project manager” is
as simple as having your boss hand you a project to manage. At those times, you
need a quick way to find answers to your questions. Even with experienced
project managers, some terms of the methodology get a little confusing. That’s
why we created this FAQ—where you’ll find the answers to some of the most
frequently asked questions about project management.
How do I
calculate ROI for a project?
What is a cost-benefit
analysis?
Is a business
case the same as a cost-benefit analysis?
How important
are deliverables in a project?
What’s the
purpose of an impact analysis?
What exactly
is risk management?
What are completeness
and correctness criteria?
What is the
difference between a sponsor and a stakeholder?
What is a
project-level audit?
I’ve been
asked to figure out our project “dependencies.” Where do I start?
What phases are associated with a project?
What is a quality
control process, and how does it differ from a quality assurance process?