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?
About Toni Bowers
Toni Bowers is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and is the award-winning blogger of the Career Management blog. She has edited newsletters, books, and web sites pertaining to software, IT career, and IT management issues.
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Toni Bowers is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and is the award-winning blogger of the Career Management blog. She has edited newsletters, books, and web sites pertaining to software, IT career, and IT management issues.
