The five main elements of effective project management, often referred to as the five P's, are: • Purpose: Clearly define the project's goals, objectives, and expected outcomes. • Planning: Develop a comprehensive plan that includes schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies. • People: Build and manage a competent project team and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. • Performance: Monitor and control the project's progress, ensuring it aligns with the plan. Make necessary adjustments in response to changes and issues. • Post-completion Review: Conduct a thorough review of the project after completion to identify successes, challenges, and lessons learned for future projects.