Projects are the mainstay of business in the security industry, whether you’re installing a 260-zone security system, a smart home security system with lighting and HVAC automation/control, a 16-camera installation or an access control system. To achieve the desired result of a project, the most essential element of making it happen is project management.
By definition, project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria at the specified time. Be aware though — project management is different than business as usual, the ongoing process of operations management. Projects are temporary with a defined time period and have a start (closing the sale) and an end (final payment).