#080: The Basics of Project Management

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The Basics of Project Management
You don't have to be a project manager to manage a project. What does that mean? That means, no matter your position, this episode is beneficial to you!

While there are plenty of aspects of project management, two key factors are required to be successful - communication and organization. From there, you'll multitask by monitoring your budget and keeping track of your allotted timetable.

As your project progresses, things can easily become overwhelming, but today's episode will prepare you by teaching you the basics of project management!

We'll discuss everything from low-level strategies to more complex ideas, like dynamic risk management. Give this episode a listen, and look out for an associated free guide next week!

Chapters
[00:35]
Communication and organization are key skills required for basic project management.
[01:08]
You need to know the vision or goal of the project.
[02:18]
When you perform reporting who will you report out to? What format will it be and what frequency?
[02:58]
The basics of project management revolve around managing time, money, resources, and scope.
[04:33]
It's natural to want to satisfy your customers' requests. But, you should carefully evaluate each one.
[05:55]
Stakeholders are people that have a valued interest in seeing your project completed successfully.
[07:10]
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said." Peter Drucker
[09:02]
What out for contradictory terms in project documents called DOR's (Division Of Responsibility).
[11:03]
Risk Management basics and ways to improve risk mitigation.
[15:12]
It's better to actively and dynamically manage risks than to create a static table.
[16:45]
One of the most expensive travel options is to use an Antonov airplane.