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Managing a Project isn’t rocket science. A lot of it is basic common sense and anyone who has been involved in running a project will see similarities in all projects. Established methods provide a more complete and systematic framework for defining and controlling a project as well as helping with less tangible but vital areas likes establishing good communication, clarifying roles and building strong teams.
Projects are a fact of life for voluntary organizations. Changing patterns of funding, mean that it is becoming ever more common for agencies to develop there work and secure funding by developing specific projects. Funders in their turn are asking for details of how projects will be managed, with some beginning to expect agencies to use one or another established project management system.
There are many merits of Project Management. Bellow are a few listed reasons why large organizations use Project Management Methodologies

1. Increased knowledge of the project and its purpose.
2. Accurate projection of resource requirements.
3. Improved assessment of Project risks.
4. Improved communication amongst project participants.
5. Provide overall direction to the project.

As you can see the advantages of Project Management are endless. The more you know about how to initiate and close a project without having to exceed resources, the more likely the Project will be a success!