Management of the planning of engineering research and extension projects, based on PMI guidelines

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the management of research and extension project planning at the Faculty of Engineering of the Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander. A survey was applied to the research groups to know the practices used in the areas of stakeholders, scope, schedule, costs and risks according to the guidelines suggested by the PMI in the PMBOK Guide 6th. Ed., as a result of the research it was found that the research groups present deficiencies in project planning especially in the areas of stakeholders, schedule, costs and risks, also there is a lack of clearly defined and documented methodologies for project planning, which directly affects the results and performance of the processes of execution, monitoring and control and closure of the project. It is proposed to strengthen project management through the establishment of protocols aligned to the PMI methodology and the development of training plans for researchers in project management, which will improve the articulation with stakeholders, define controls and metrics necessary to ensure compliance with the objectives and enhance its impact after the research is completed.