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Implementation of a Property Management System in a Hotel Organization
Project Plan
Willie J. Broussard Jr.
Project Management/MGT 573
Instructor: Paul Levine
Submitted on: May 15, 2006
Introduction
Project management is the discipline of defining and achieving targets while optimizing
the use of resources (time, money, people, space, etc) (Wikipedia, n.d.). In essence, the
project management processes and methodologies are used to align resources with the
company or organization mission(s) in order to achieve predictable results. In order for one
to be an excellent project manager, she or he:
Must show enthusiasm for project.
Must be flexible in order to manage change effectively.
Must possess a tolerant attitude toward ambiguity as excellent teambuilding and
negotiating skills.
Must put the customer first. and
Must adhere to the priorities of the business.
Must be knowledgeable of the industry or technology (Baker, Baker, & Campbell, 2003).
Prior to starting a project, a project manager (PM) should assess the risks of her or his
project in order to successfully complete a project whether it simple or complex. The PM
should be able to forecast how various problems, issues, and/or concerns might affect key
areas of the project whether it is considered to be a constraint or risk. Constraints as well
as risks can bring a project to a subtle halt or an abrupt halt depending on the situation. It is
important for the PM to know the difference between the two. For example, budget can be
a constraint as well as a risk.
Furthermore, it is imperative to definethe project, justify why the project is taking place,
know the scope of the project, know what the project is suppose to achieve, determine how
