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It’s likely you’ve encountered problems in your business that were tough to solve. Project management is an organized process that can help you solve those problems with the least amount of hassle. It sounds complicated, but it’s not. Have you had any of these problems in your business?

Miscommunication between team members

Client product delivery that had to be reworked when you thought it was complete

Overruns on client projects

Missed delivery dates on client projects

A recurring internal problem that just won’t go away

You’re not alone. Many small businesses struggle with these very same issues. And most small businesses can’t afford to waste time and effort spinning their wheels to accomplish work. It can be the catalyst that puts you out of business. Using a project management approach in your business can minimize confusion, rework, errors and best of all, it can help you delight your customers.

So what’s the “official” definition of project management?

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), which is known as the authority for project management knowledge and processes, the short definition of a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.”

And here’s the long version:

“Project management, then, is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.”

If you ask ten people the definition of project management, you’re likely to get ten different answers. We tapped a few of the most influential project management professionals on the internet for their definition: