Project Management Capability Description

Name

Project Management

Purpose

Deliver a specific output or result where a temporary organization is required.

Description

The capability to initiate, manage and control, and close a project. The capability is shown in the following picture:

Project Management Capability

People

Project Manager with appropriate skills, knowledge and experience with projects

Team members trained on the project management process with appropriate domain knowledge

Process (Activities / Decisions)

See the Project Management Process for a set of activities

Technology (tools / facilities)

Scheduling and resource management: (e.g. MS Project or similar)

Presentation tools : MS Office Powerpoint or Visio

Configuration and document management tools.

Communication Tools: Telephone, video conference, etc.

Notes

The capability can be allocated to any team given the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience of the people in the team.