Project managers use a number of tools and techniques during a project life cycle such as:-
Verifiable objective setting
This ensures that the objectives for the project can be measured and verified to ensure that they have been met.
Brain storming
This technique is used at all stages of the project to encourage creative thinking and solve problems
Work Breakdown Structures
This is a technique to analyse the content of work and cost by breaking it down into its component parts. It is produced by :-
Identifying the key elements
Breaking each element down into component parts
Continuing to breakdown until manageable work packages have been identified. These can then be allocated to the appropriate person.