Start as you mean to go on: Project management for beginners

Abstract

Too many mental health projects, whether for scientific research or for service development, have delivered less than they promised because a structure to manage all the components necessary for success was not incorporated into their planning. Three contrasting models of project management are described. The PRINCE method in particular is suitable for most projects because of its adaptability and its contribution to clarifying the roles and responsibilities among collaborators throughout the lifetime of a project.