Introduction

Welcome to the Introduction to Project Development and Management module. This foundational segment is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed for effective project management, crucial for leading successful projects in both the public and private sectors.

We will begin by defining a project, project management and exploring its significance. You will gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of project managers and familiarize yourself with various methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile. Understanding these methodologies will aid you in selecting the appropriate approach for different projects.

This module will introduce you to key concepts, processes, and best practices that underpin successful project management. It will establish a solid foundation in traditional project management frameworks, which will be essential as we progress to applying a gender perspective in later modules.

Stakeholder engagement and communication are pivotal aspects of project management. You will learn how to identify and analyze stakeholders, develop engagement strategies, and use effective communication tools.

Additionally, we will address common project management challenges, including managing time, cost, scope, and team dynamics. By the end of this module, you will have a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, setting the stage for more advanced topics, including integrating gender perspectives into project development.

 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Define project management and understand its significance in both public and private sectors.
2. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of project managers and differentiate between various project management methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile.
3. Gain a comprehensive overview of project management principles, including stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and key project management processes.
4. Identify common challenges in project management, such as managing time, cost, scope, and team dynamics, and explore strategies to address these challenges effectively.