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What Is Program Governance? Importance & Benefits

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A program is a set of connected projects that are under the oversight of a steering committee, which is the program governance body. Program governance is a critical component to successfully managing a program of projects. But what does program governance mean and why is it so important? What Is Program Governance?

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Advice for Aspiring Project Management Consultants

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What does it mean to be a project management consultant? In Review – So, You Want to Be a Project Management Consultant? What is a consultant? Jennifer addressed this question first, explaining that a consultant is simply someone who is experienced in a field and provides their expert advice in a professional context.

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7 Ways to Sell Agile to Project Stakeholders

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Here are some tips on proposing new metrics: Look for reporting gaps and problems including: An internal report that’s rarely consulted by project managers or a legacy of a departed executive that needs revision or replacement. Frequently asked executive questions about the project team performance.

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The Struggle Of Organizational Overweight

Scrum.org

7️⃣ Organizations are addicted to fast food consultancy ?. This is the type of consultancy that feels good in the short term but is actually unhealthy in the long term. Check the related blog posts for a step-by-step explanation. Ideas to rethink existing roles, activities, processes, rules, governance, etc.

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How to Make a Construction Phase Plan (Templates Included)

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At the end of the blog, we’ll provide links to some related construction project management templates that can help you with your construction phase plan. There are also many rules and regulations, codes and other government agency restrictions that a construction site must be compliant with. What Is a Construction Phase Plan?

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Preventing Kickbacks to Those with the Power to Purchase

Project Risk Coach

He is the author of The Why and How of Auditing , Audit Risk Assessment Made Easy , and The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention. He blogs at cpahalltalk.com. Moreover, your auditors--whether internal or external--should report their findings directly to those charged with governance of the company.

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How to Start a Project Management Career

ProjectManager.com

It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. Jennifer knows what it takes to rise up in the field of project management, with over 20 years experience in the field and more as a trainer and consultant. Reignite your passion.