Project management is the process of using tools, systems, techniques, and strategies to manage a project from start to finish. It is important to the success of any instructional design contractual engagement. In this article, I will describe the project management process for which I have experienced in my own consulting career. I cannot possibly cover everything one needs to know in project management in a short blog post, but I will attempt to provide definitions and tips on how to use project management in your own career. This article will briefly cover, defining the project, project management stages, two project management methodologies, project team structure, project management scoping, statement of work, and finally the potential systems or project controls used to monitor project progression.
