PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE and skills can help you complete
projects on schedule, within budget, and in full accordance
with project specifications. At the same time, they help achieve
the other goals of the organization, such as productivity,
quality, and cost-effectiveness. By definition, every project is
unique—a specific set of tasks aligned to meet stated requirements.
But a skilled project manager consistently applies universal
processes and skills to bring consistency and results to
one project after another. Learning project management skills
can help you implement these proven strategies for clarifying
project objectives, avoiding serious errors of omission, and
eliminating costly mistakes.