ABSTRACT
Let's now 'beef up' our tentative definition of project management. To achieve this, author briefly examines the words 'project' and 'management' separately, then bring them together into a couple of meaningful definitions and explanations. To some people, projects are a little like a puzzle-too many pieces and not enough clues as to where they all fit in, how they interact and interrelate and who is responsible for piecing it all together. A project should be able to be defined in terms of a number of generally accepted criteria, which collectively distinguish it from an everyday activity performed by an individual or organisation. Every project manager must be able to demonstrate leadership to all project stakeholders. To do this, they will need to be able to inspire and motivate, issue instructions and directions, resolve conflicts and disputes, delegate effectively, communicate openly and honestly, recognise achievement, share the workload and manage performance.
