"One thing I've learned during my career in project management is how incredibly important it is to spend time thoroughly defining the scope of a project during the planning stage. Doing this allows one to properly assign resources and to create a reasonable timeline for the project. The scope also greatly affects the project's budget. So at the beginning of any project, I work with the project manager to identify the needs - or what and why - of the project and its goals and objectives, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, and realistic. We also consider what the expectations of the end-user will be so we can assure their satisfaction. Finally, we take into account any obstacles or constraints that exist and decide how we will tackle them."
