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Capital Projects: Capital Planning, Budgeting and Funding

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When governments or corporations make large investments, they don’t do so without serious planning. These capital projects can be infrastructure-based, such as roads and railways, when launched by the government. Capital planning is the process of budgeting for resources that will be used in the future to fulfill long-term plans.

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7 Factors of Good Governance

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Projects ideally sit within a governance framework that is bigger than the project team. It’s actually easier to work in an environment where there is governance in place because it gives you boundaries. But what does governance on projects actually look like? Here are 7 factors that make up good governance.

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What Does Project Governance Really Mean?

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Projects like anything that involves a lot of people working together need governance. The government runs a nation and project governance in the same fashion runs the project. What Is Project Governance? You can look at project governance as a framework to help oversee the right course for the project. Structure.

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Project Budgeting: An Interview with Sol Benady

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I talked to him in the Project Management Club on Clubhouse about project financial management and handling budgets. 5 Tips for Managing a Project Budget. We know that keeping on top of your budget is key when it comes to managing projects. So we asked Sol his top tips for budgeting: 1. Define the project scope.

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The Budgeting Process in Business & Project Management

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Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. Budgeting is how those funds are spent. But first, let’s define what a budget is and explore the types of budgets and methods for making a budget. What Is a Budget?

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What Is a Project Sponsor? Defining This PM Role

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For example, a government project is going to have a state official as project sponsor who will work with the construction company’s project manager. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the project sponsor role can be broken into three parts: vision, governance and value or benefits realization. Governance.

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How to Build and Implement a Project Strategy

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Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. The importance of a project strategy is simple: it helps deliver projects on time, within budget and aligned with larger strategic goals. Every project is different. One must know the why of the project: why are we doing this?

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