The original paper was presented
to the Project Management InstituteÕs Annual Seminar Symposium
in Toronto, Ontario, in 1982.
It was written in the context of
capital construction projects and its contents have not been changed.
It is interesting to note the continued relevance in todayÕs environment.
This paper identifies the special need for executive control in
project work, defines project management and discusses points of
difference from traditional management. The special features of
project management, the project manager's personal objectives and
fundamental requirements for success, are detailed. Emphasis is
placed on the Project Brief and the Work Breakdown Structure. Work
Packages are defined by category and essential characteristics as
well as how they change through time. Also discussed are scheduling
and cash management, the place of construction management and project
management services under contract.
