There is no fundamental difference between the planning and management of GIS projects and other information technology projects. In fact, the PMI develops and promotes project management standards from a premise that all types of projects can benefit from a common set of practices and methods. In this course, we will adopt this general concept and show how PMI standards and practices apply to GIS environments.
As we progress through this class, keep in mind the following concepts:
Let's jump into the first assignment of looking at the fit between a project undertaken by an organization and the organization itself.