This PPMP20013 unit portfolio for week 1 discusses the relevance of systems thinking to project management. It includes readings, case studies, and mandatory and optional readings. The portfolio covers the different project management processes and the relevance of system thinking with the process of project management. It also discusses the importance of using different project management tools for proper project implementation. The objective of the portfolio is to provide a broad understanding of project management for operators of mines, plants, and owners of large assets.