Project integration refers to the knowledge area that you will apply to identify, combine, unify, and effectively manage the interaction of the above elements to satisfy all

project and organizational requirements. Identifying means that you, the PM, needs to proactively engage every stakeholder and understand their expectations. You will then be required to harmonize them i.e. assess where the elements intersect and unify them: This entails identifying which elements are common and documenting them, as well as identifying conflicting elements to engage stakeholders for common ground. Once all the elements are aligned (in a charter), you may define at a high level, a project implementation approach (Plan) based on the unified elements. Once accepted by all stakeholders, implement the approach (Direct and Manage) and coordinate through regular communication between the project team and other stakeholders. Communication will help you identify concerns and suggested changes which are logged and implemented through a formal process. Progressively, you will realize that the project will be approaching successful completion.

You could be wondering where to begin. A good practice would be to perform the seven integration processes proposed in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) which form a practical integration framework. These include; Develop Project Charter, Develop Project Plan, Direct and Manage Project Work, Manage Project Knowledge, Perform Integrated Change Control, Monitor and Control Project Work, and Close Project or Phase. By performing these processes, the identification, unification, and coordination is achieved.