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Unraveling the Causes of Troubled Projects: A Closer Look

Project Risk Coach

Poorly Defined Objectives and Scope One of the primary causes of troubled projects is a lack of clearly defined objectives and scope. This can lead to misalignment, wasted efforts, and frequent changes in direction. Inadequate Risk Management Failure to identify and mitigate risks is a common cause of project trouble.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As a project manager , I have used it in financial services, and to a lesser degree, a modified version in a healthcare setting. Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. Products can be defined in work packages. It was renamed PRINCE.

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What is project scope? (Plus 7 steps to help you define project scope)

Resource Guru

As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do. What is scope in project management? Simply put, a project scope defines all the work and considerations required to deliver a specific outcome. The project manager is responsible for making sure deadlines are met and projects wrap up in a timely fashion.

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10 Strategies for Successful Project Execution

ProjectManager.com

Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. We’ll hear from experts and review key takeaways that project leaders can immediately put into practice in their programs and projects. Stakeholders want changes, supply chain issues and more.

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How to write a terms of reference with template & examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Second , to define what a particular workstream on a project is supposed to do. I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. It can be as formal as you like. Explain what this involves. Scope Outline the scope of work.

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Why Proactive Change Management is the Right Approach to Transformation (Part 1)

Planview

You know the saying: The only constant is change. It’s true in business — it’s certainly true in life — and it’s why proactive change management matters. When a transformation doesn’t stick – whether it’s digital, Agile, organizational, or a combination — you risk missing your critical business outcomes.

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Project Management Triangle: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

To prevent going off schedule or overspending, project managers are always balancing the project management triangle, which is made up of the three main project constraints. If you’re unaware of what a project management triangle is or even if you do know, we’ll define it and explain its importance in project management.