Manajemen Proyek Sistem Informasi - Pertemuan 1 - Pengertian Proyek

Summary

This video provides an introduction to the course 'Management of Information Systems Projects' at Politeknik Piksi Ganesha Bandung. It covers the definition of projects, their attributes, and various types, including construction, research, and information systems projects. The course aims to teach students how to plan, organize, and manage projects effectively, with a focus on information systems. Key topics include understanding project goals, using project management tools like network diagrams, and learning about software and hardware in information systems. The video also explains the distinction between projects and ongoing operations and highlights the triggers for project initiation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The course introduces the basics of project management in information systems (SIP) and its relevance in managing projects in the information systems field.
• 😀 The goal of the course is to help students learn to plan projects effectively and manage them through various methods and techniques tailored to information systems.
• 😀 One key focus of the course is teaching students to create project plans using network diagrams, project charts, and tools like Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 😀 The definition of a project is explained, emphasizing that a project is a temporary effort aimed at achieving specific goals with limited resources and a defined timeline.
• 😀 The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique product or service, with the focus on its temporary nature and uniqueness.
• 😀 Various definitions of a project are presented, including perspectives that highlight the need for resources, time, goals, and the involvement of multiple disciplines to achieve project objectives.
• 😀 Key attributes of a project include having unique goals, being temporary, requiring management tools, involving specific resources, and dealing with uncertainty.
• 😀 Types of projects are discussed, such as construction, manufacturing, research and development, capital-intensive projects, and information systems management projects.
• 😀 Information system projects are categorized as management service projects, which involve activities like designing management information systems, creating efficiency programs, and merging or acquiring systems.
• 😀 The course distinguishes between projects and operational activities, highlighting that projects are dynamic and unique while operational activities are routine and ongoing, focusing on using existing systems.
• 😀 The course explains how projects stem from needs, such as government initiatives, market demand, company needs, or research and development, with examples like creating a new smartphone or software for a hospital.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the course Management of Information Systems Projects (MPS I)?

The main objective of the course is to help students plan projects effectively, especially those based on Information Systems, and to manage these projects in a way that facilitates completing the related tasks successfully.

What are the key learning goals in this course?

The key learning goals include: understanding project management techniques, learning how to create project plans using network diagrams, mastering project-related tools in Microsoft Word and Excel, and gaining an overall understanding of Information Systems project management.

How is a project defined according to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)?

According to PMBOK, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. It is defined by its temporary nature (with a defined start and end) and the uniqueness of its deliverables.

What does it mean that a project is temporary and unique?

A project being temporary means it has a defined start and end date. The term 'unique' refers to the fact that each project produces a result that is distinct from other similar products or services.

What are the attributes of a project as per the script?

The attributes of a project include having a unique objective, being temporary, requiring management tools, needing resources (human or material), having a main sponsor, and being subject to uncertainty due to its dynamic nature.

What types of projects are listed in the script based on their components and outcomes?

The types of projects mentioned include construction projects, industrial manufacturing projects, research and development projects, capital-intensive projects, new product development projects, service management projects, and information systems projects.

What are the key activities in the management of an Information Systems project?

Key activities include designing information systems (both hardware and software), creating efficiency programs, diversifying or merging systems, and ensuring that the output is typically a report or documentation rather than a physical product.

How does an Information Systems project differ from operational activities?

An Information Systems project is dynamic, non-routine, and typically focused on creating something new (like software), while operational activities are routine and ongoing, such as using the developed software in daily operations.

What are some reasons that projects are initiated?

Projects are initiated for reasons such as government plans (e.g., teacher certification), market demand (e.g., new product development), internal company needs (e.g., creating software for a hospital), and research and development activities (e.g., vaccine development).

What is the definition of a system in the context of Information Systems?

A system in Information Systems is an organized way of processing data to collect, store, manage, control, and report information that supports the goals of an organization, including both software and hardware components.