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PRINCE2: An Introduction to the Project Management Methodology

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The activities associated with this process include constructing risk, configuration, quality and communications management strategies. There are four levels of certification in PRINCE2: PRINCE2 2017 Foundation. PRINCE2 2017 Practitioner. Both offer a body of knowledge and a proven approach to managing projects.

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What is A System for Value Delivery in Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Functions Associated with Projects A system for value delivery encompasses a range of knowledge areas associated with the project lifecycle, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing (PMBOK, 2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK Guide) (7th ed.). Project Management Institute.

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A Short History of Project Management

MPUG

By default, these people were doing early project management by obtaining/transporting the heavy blocks of stones and related materials (procurement and quality management) and acquiring and scheduling the slave workers (resource and communications management) to do their work. PMI on the scene. Boy, I was wrong!

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

Change Management Support Supporting the project and program management office and organizational change management efforts is a function. The PMO helps manage change processes within projects and the organization, facilitating smooth transitions and the adoption of new practices. Project Management Institute.

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A "How to" on Project Closing: Ensuring Project Success

Project Pulse Journal

Stakeholder and Communication Management : Stakeholder communication should include closing discussions that involve detailed debriefs and feedback sessions to measure satisfaction and gather insights into what went well and where improvements can be made. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. Kerzner, H.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

They facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, promoting a cohesive working environment conducive to the project team members' success and making sure clarity about their roles and responsibilities is maintained. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2015—North America, Orlando, FL.

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Project Innovation – a Value Chain Approach

Tony Adams

In their 2017 study An exploratory study of food waste management practices in the UK grocery retail sector , Filimonau and Gherbin propose that before we can improve our delivery approach or propose any innovations, we first need to understand the company’s current approach and identify different points at which inefficiencies can arise.