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Managing the Project Selection Process
TOPIC> PROJECT MANAGEMENT/SELECTION
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Every project begins with a proposal, but not every proposal can or should become a project. In a world of limited resources, choices have to be made. Not every project has viability. And, amongst those that do, limited resources (people, time, money and equipment), must be applied judiciously. The goal of the project selection process is to analyze project viability, and to approve or reject project proposals based on established criteria, following a set of structured steps and checkpoints. Read the full article to learn how it's done. open article
Project Success: In the Eye of the Stakeholder
TOPIC> PROJECT MANAGEMENT/DEFINITION
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Was your last project a success? The answer may very well depend upon who is asked, and their particular definition of success. As a project manager, (or someone who finds themselves managing projects), you may think that working deliverables plus on-time, on-budget completion equals success. This seems logical, but it not always true. You can't leave success to chance and project success criteria will help you avoid that fate. Read the full article to uncover practical specific steps and guidelines for creating meaningful project success criteria. open article
Organizing Successful Project Teams
TOPIC> PROJECT MANAGEMENT/GOVERNANCE
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Project teams are formed for a single and specific purpose - to complete assigned projects according to plan and budget. The project team is a working unit of individual parts, sharing a common goal, achieved through the structured application of combined skills. Unity of purpose is essential to success, but team unity is not a given. Teams start off as a unit, but once the work begins, the individual "parts" have minds of their own. And, as it turns out, individuality and creativity is also a key component of team success. Read the full article and learn how to strike the right balance to achieve required results. open article
Risk Management in Practice: Controlling Project Risks
TOPIC> PROJECT MANAGEMENT/OVERSIGHT
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The risk management process begins with identification, to examine projects for likely risks that could threaten the project process itself, or the outcome. Once identified, risks then be evaluated to determine the level of impact and appropriate next steps. This is a critical juncture in the risk management process. Every effort to control and mitigate risk has a price - in terms of time, money and resources. Before any action is taken to accept, avoid, or mitigate risk, these costs must be carefully considered. Read the full article to learn how it's done and to make the most of your risk management activities. open article
Evaluating Project Team Performance
TOPIC> PROJECT MANAGEMENT/REVIEW
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The project is over. The deliverables are in place. How did the team perform? This is the essence of the team evaluation process. Project teams may have a limited shelf life - existing for the duration of the project, to be disbanded upon completion, with the members returning to operational assignments, or moving on to the next project. But, while the organization is gone, the performance legacy lives on. Within this context, there are two possibilities... team performance either promoted or hindered project success. Which one applies to you? Read the full article and learn how to evaluate project team performance - quickly and with minimal fuss. open article
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