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Project Decision-Making

Velociteach

How do they feel about risk, empowerment, accountability, hierarchy, and control? Hierarchy and control can be formally documented through the organization’s policies, or unstated rules and practices. Deferring or waiting for “management” to decide is an example of informal control. Is there consistency with the past?

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Unlock the Power of the Project Management Plan

Velociteach

The degree is a balance between control and efficiency. All the tailoring dimensions and stakeholder needs inform the level of governance, oversight, and management reviews. Acceptable variances, reporting cadence, and status meetings are addressed in the plan. Governance All projects require oversight and governance.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Projects might additional calendars as well to show resource availability, communication cadence, etc. Capability: In project management terms, capability refers to the ability to realize a specific outcome. All decisions about reviewing, approving, and rejecting changes to a project are handled by the Change Control Board.