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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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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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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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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? It plans your spending over a specific timeframe.

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The Risk Management Process in Project Management

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Issues will inevitably come up, and you need a mitigation strategy in place to know how to manage risks on your project. In this article, we’ll discuss strategies that let you get a glimpse at potential risks, so you can identify and track risks on your project. What is Risk Management on Projects?

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

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They’re responsible for making sure that the related projects are completed on time and within budget. They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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Measuring the Project Management Maturity of Your Organization

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When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. On the other hand, if an organization has underdeveloped management, the more likely that its projects will have trouble meeting deadlines and staying on budget.