Discover the keys to successfully manage your projects, from initial organization to final delivery

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Introduction

Whether you are a beginner or an expert in project management, this guide will show you the best practices to successfully manage your projects:

• Essential tools
• Skills to develop
• Pitfalls to avoid

I am a co-founder of LUCKiwi, a project management specialist with over 10 years of experience in SMEs and large corporations. Through our training, our tool at laakiwi.com, and our consulting services, I have helped many teams achieve excellence in project management.

What is a project?

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI):

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

1. Temporary: every project has a clearly defined start and end.
2. Unique: the result (software, building, service, report, etc.) is distinct from a simple recurring activity.

What is project management?

Project management involves applying a set of skills, tools, and knowledge to achieve the defined objectives. It includes:

• Planning and organization
• Managing costs, schedules, and resources
• Monitoring and controlling quality
• Communication with stakeholders

The Golden Triangle (or "Iron Triangle")

The success of a project depends on balancing three interdependent constraints:

Note: Changing one of these variables will necessarily affect the other two:

• Reducing the budget → Decreasing quality or Extending deadlines
• Shortening deadlines → Increasing costs or Reducing quality

Summary

• A project is temporary and unique; its management requires methodology and discipline.
• Project management combines tools, skills, and collaboration to achieve set objectives.
• The Golden Triangle reminds us that cost, time, and quality are closely linked: any adjustment must be planned in advance to maintain balance.