Project Integration Management

Project integration management is the coordination of all elements of a project. This includes coordinating tasks, resources, stakeholders, and any other project elements, in addition to managing conflicts between different aspects of a project, making trade-offs between competing requests, and evaluating resources. One example would be if a project is not on track, you may need to choose between going over budget or finishing the project late. Assessing the situation and making an informed decision is a key part of project integration management. Integrated project management ensures projects are not managed in isolation. It takes into account not only how aspects of your project relate to each other but also how other parts of the organization relate to your project. Project integration management is one of the ten key knowledge areas in the PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge). It’s considered a critical success factor for project managers and their projects.