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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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The Importance of Data Governance for Business

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That plan is called data governance. What Is Data Governance? Data governance provides an organization with a plan to make sure that its data is available, usable, consistent and secure. Data governance is holistic in that it involves the people, processes and information technology department of an organization.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Is it challenging to navigate the complex landscape of project governance frameworks? In this article, we will dive deep into organizational and project governance and systems in project management. At the heart of this lies the robust framework of Organizational Governance Systems.

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What Is a Balanced Scorecard? (Example & Template Included)

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If you’re not familiar with a balanced scorecard, we’ll define the term and show the four perspectives it tracks as well as explain what should be included in a balanced scorecard. It’s a common management tool worldwide, used across industries, including government and nonprofit organizations.

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IT Service Management (ITSM): Frameworks, Processes & Phases

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Before we get into framework processes and phases, let’s more fully define the meaning of ITSM and why it’s important. It also monitors activities on the organization’s network and IT infrastructure, which can detect breaches of company policy. But first, let’s quickly define other ITSM frameworks.

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

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They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. Monitoring the projects and the overall portfolio is also part of their responsibility. The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. Products can be defined in work packages.

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