Project Integration Management is the first stage in the project management processes. From the keyword “integration” itself, it incorporates all other knowledge areas in project management. There are seven processes in this area. The first process which is to develop a project charter is required before any succeeding processes will be performed because the project charter is the document or the evidence that gives the authority to commence the said project. Once the project charter is already present, the next step is to develop the Project Management Plan. This is document that defines how the project should be executed, monitored and controlled, and closed. This process is the signal for initiating other knowledge areas. The initial output of other knowledge areas are incorporated in the Project Management Plan. The development of this plan is not a one-time activity. As other processes progress, this document evolves from a summary to a detailed plan. When the initial Proj
In our country, calling `Sir` or `Ma'am` someone in the position is considered to be respectful, more especially when addressing a teacher. These words are automatic titles and at times being demanded. I remember one incident, when I attended a team building of public teachers with a friend, I was reprimanded for calling a teacher `Auntie`. I used to address those persons I don't know by these titles, every person I encounter, even to a tricycle driver in our village. I prefer "Sir" than "Manong" or "Pre" or "Bai". Maybe because I wanted to establish a certain degree of barrier between us, a boundary automatically present when using those words. Personally, I prefer not to be called `Sir`, or any other endearment, to people I am acquainted with. It is as if we don't know each other when they call me by other names. I recall being upset when a close friend from high school suddenly called me "Bai", as if he suddenly for