MBA Program
Project Management
Cairo – August 2021
Lectures Prepared by
Dr. Amr A. Elsharkawy
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Biography
Amr A. Elsharkawy, DBA , MBA , PMP , IPMA has over 26 years
of experience in the field of Projects Delivery. He has held leadership
positions in project management, operation management and
general management in well-known International Oil & Gas Corporates as well as
lecturer teaching courses in Strategic Management , Project Management ,
Quality Management and Operation Management at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels.
As a seasoned executive in Projects Delivery , Amr brings a wealth of
practical experience to all his workshops. He enjoys coaching and training leaders as
well as novices to successfully navigate challenges and opportunities as they walk their
career path. His blend of profound practical experience , content knowledge, natural
teaching style as well as skills as a facilitator serve to ensure that his workshops will
be informative as well as fun.
•Doctorate Business Administration, Project Management – ESLSCA Business School
–2016
•Master Business Administration, Project Management –AASTM – 2010
•Engineering & Construction Management Diploma – Cairo University – 2005
•Certified Project Manager – PMP - 2003
•Certified Project Manager – IPMA – 2002
•Risk Management facilitator .
•[Link]. in Structure Engineering - Ain Shams University - 1994 2
Safety Moment
Safe Lifting
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Safe Lifting
• Back Injuries are the 2nd-most
common workplace problem
• A back injury costs an average of
$11,645K in medical claims ( 2018)
and lost time wages.
US National Safety Council
• Most back injuries can be prevented.
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Safe Lifting
Lever Effect 5
Introduction to Project
Management
Lecture 1
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WHAT IS MANAGEMENT
The Process of Getting Things Done With and
Through Others Within Schedule, Budget and
Quality ( Specification , Procedures , Standards
, Best practice )
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MANAGERIAL SKILL MIX (MSM)
3rd Level ADMINISTRATIVE
(Executives)
SKILLS
2nd Level
(Managerial)
INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS
1st Level
(Supervisory)
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
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WHAT IS A MANAGER ?
• A manager is a person working for an
organization who practices management,
makes decisions, solves problems, and is
responsible for the work of at least one other
individual reporting to him.
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WHAT IS A PROJECT?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to
create a unique product, service, or result.
A scope (problem) of work with a particular
purpose that is Safely carried out within given
constraints :
* Quality ( Contractual, Social and Environmental )
* Schedule (beginning and an end)
* Budget
All Projects are subject to RISK
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What is Project Management?
• A method for organizing tasks
• A structured framework to help a group work
productively
• Tools to aid in task sequencing, dependency
analysis, resource allocation, scheduling, etc.
• Tools to track progress relative to plan
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Why Need Project Management?
• (Complex) project needs coordination of:
• Multiple people ( Culture )
• Multiple resources (labs, equipment, etc.)
• Multiple tasks – some must precede others
• Multiple decision points – approvals
• Phased expenditure of funds
• Matching of people/resources to tasks
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The Four Project Objectives
Scope: The magnitude of the
work to be performed.
Cost: The cost of project work,
directly related to the human and
physical resources applied.
Time: The schedule that must be met.
Performance: The quality of the work being done.
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PROJECT FRAMEWORK
• What’s to be done (SCOPE OF WORK)
• How ? (Execution Plan)
• Who is responsible ? (Organization ,
Resources )
• When ? (Schedule)
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Key Areas of Project Management
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Other Key Areas of Project
Management
• HSE / HSSE
• Change Control Management
• Contract Mgmt.
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Project Typical Phases
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The Project Life Cycle
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Project Life Cycle vs. Cost
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Gantt Charts
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Task Dependencies and the Critical
Path
Sometimes task B cannot be started before task
A is completed
Other types of constraints – calendar, lags, etc.
Critical path – any slippage slips whole project
Helpful to know what tasks are on the critical
path
Useful to try to shorten the critical path 29
Typical Project Org. Chart
Project Manager Project Sponsor
HSE Project Engineer(s)
Secretary QA
Doc. Controller
Project
Project Engineering Procurement Project Control Project Site
Administration
Manager Manager Manager Manager
Manager
Purchasing
Expediting Planning Cost Contract
QA/QC Estimating Compliance
Engineering Construction
Inspection & Control Financial
Organization Organization
Traffic
Material Control
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Project Management Today: A Socio-
Technical Approach
Project
Mgmt. is The
ART & The
Science
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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF
PROJECTS
Operationally, It necessitates combining all of
the major dimensions of project management
under one umbrella.
Applying a set of
knowledge, skills, tools,
and techniques to a
collection of projects in order to move the
organization toward its strategic goals. 34
Project Mgmt. in Brief
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
Is
Directing Planning Controlling
Resources
People Money Materials Equipment
To Accomplish
Repeat Business
Contractual Profit
From
Objectives Objectives
Satisfied Clients
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