This sequence of events balances the triple constraints of time, cost and performance standards. All project managers, regardless of their industry or project, need to address these six characteristics in an organized manner. Let's next look at a four-step approach for successful project management. Four Steps of Project Management Define Clearly defining your project is critical. Defining your project and its goals is the first step in successful project management.
Projects are very specific.
A poorly defined project may end up accomplishing the wrong goal. Plan Planning is the most often overlooked step in project management. Projects that end poorly can usually be traced back to poor planning. Good planning does not expend time, it saves time. Implement and Control Implementation is the fun part of project management.