Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

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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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the government domain, the government often contracts for an SI -- system integrator -- whose scope of work is to be an independent evaluator of program plans and progress, an expert adviser to the program executive for risk management and value engineering, and a voice in the project office not beholden to the prime contractor(s), system architect(s), (..)

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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. It’s used to help governments and corporations understand their future operational costs.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. They standardize best practices and oversee related business administration, risk management and change management. The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Thoughtlessly making assumptions or ignoring risks can lead to critical problems.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Alan Zucker We make hundreds of assumptions and take small risks daily. Recovering from these risks may be inconvenient but not horribly impactful. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Project assumptions and risks are not as casual. Our risks were identified, but a response strategy was never created.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Most of your project problems can be avoided or greatly reduced through risk management. The simple act of identifying and discussing risks goes a long way towards reducing problems in your project. Let’s look at how to start the risk management process. How will you identify risks? Who will own the project risks.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Part of the process is explaining the costs for IT services to executives and aligning the investment with business objectives in order to increase value for the business. To accomplish this requires financial governance, creating and controlling an IT budget, tracking expenses and doing cost-benefit analysis of IT investments.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Project governance is an important part of project management processes – even if it’s not the most exciting part of getting work done. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project. Governance is a key part of that, and gate reviews are part of navigating through the project.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Most executives don’t care how you deliver as long as business objectives are met. I’m not suggesting that executives shouldn’t want to know anything about how those results are produced. They need to understand what could go wrong but also how they could prevent those risks from being realized.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 7, 2023

They might be influenced by market conditions (risk appetite statements might change, for example, if the market suddenly gets a lot more competitive). But they are not the regulatory environment, government standards, or external environmental policies or regulations. Process Groups: A Practice Guide does talk about OPAs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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. You’ll record your risks is a risk log.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Compliance Projects A compliance project, as the name suggests, is done to keep a business in compliance with an industry or government regulation or standard. Those are called the project phases and they are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and, finally, closing.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

In other words, you can look at an organization with strong project management maturity as one that’s managing the planning, execution and compilation of its projects well. That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2024

It’s a common management tool worldwide, used across industries, including government and nonprofit organizations. This was originally used for nonprofit organizations but later expanded to for-profit businesses and government agencies. Let’s define the four balanced scorecard perspectives. Who Invented the Balanced Scorecard?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 6, 2022

Here’s an introduction to these important groups as part of the governance framework so you can get yours set up and working on your project. A project board provides oversight and governance for the project. What you need is adequate governance for the project. What is a project board? Call your meetings anything you like.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. Construction Project Manager Construction project managers plan and execute construction projects. They also work towards reducing risk and provide status reports to clients.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

Project Quality Manager Project Scheduler (often found in the construction industry or engineering) Project Risk Manager If you love agile project management, then look for a Scrum Master role — even though this is not the same as project management it might be a good fit for you.

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Project-Management.pm

AUGUST 30, 2017

What really is project management governance? With countless articles and books in the business spectrum conveying such practice, project management governance is in the sense, subjective. In other words, a person left on his or her own device of his or her definitive understanding of governance as a whole.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM You've just been handed the reins of a significant project, and now is the time to begin execution. The 'Executing Process Group' is a critical component of this journey, and understanding it is foundational. What is the Executing a Project? It's not just possible; it's achievable.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As Cloud Services revolutionized the creation and management of digital infrastructure, the DVMS-CPD Model will revolutionize how organizations leverage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other business systems to manage digital risk, resiliency, and client data privacy. Step 4: Conduct a Risk Assessment. Step 2: Orient.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Naturally, these processes can be executed with greater efficiency when project management software is used. COBIT This is a governance framework and supporting toolset developed by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). This includes laptops, servers or software applications.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This will give you an idea if it’s the right strategy to execute your portfolio management. Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. For example, executive leaders are crucial to effective implementation.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Blue Ocean Strategy framework is unique in that it incorporates execution into the strategy. They separately require strong execution, which usually takes strong project management. One of the ways that Blue Ocean Strategy incorporates execution is through its approach to leadership. What other ideas do you have?

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Emphasis on Sustainability and ESG Practices: The year 2024 underscores an amplified emphasis on sustainability and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into project management. Kerzner is Senior Executive Director at the International Institute for Learning, Inc., Dr. Harold D.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

How to execute the approach, that’s where the devil lies. The resulting portfolio will shift resources away from the downscaled unit, include smaller internal governance projects with an enormous strategic priority and possibly divest funds and resources towards projects with higher ROI.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 20, 2018

Managing a distributed project team takes real skill and a definite commitment to putting a governance structure in place that enables success. Delivering Project Success via Good Governance. Governance is nothing more than how a project will be controlled to deliver intended outcomes. Why is the project being executed?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

You’ll also want to review the budget, assess risk and schedule upcoming meetings to make sure everything discussed has been resolved. The meeting starts by repeating the project objectives and opening up the discussion to the team, who should be allowed to honestly critique the work, roadblocks and risks. Project Review Meeting.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

From the workforce perspective, this requires trust between team members, cross-functional teams, business executives and stakeholders. At the executive level, organizations need to streamline decision making, aligning operations and investments with Agile principles, promoting a culture of collaboration, learning and adaptability.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2023

The software integrates project and portfolio planning with teams, resourcing and risk management as well as scheduling. They are Primavera schedule, task scheduling, Primavera portfolio and risk management. In addition, OPC lets users perform Monte Carlo analysis for quantitative risk analysis.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

They might also advise the project manager on how best to do particular project management techniques like communication management , risk management , quality management and change management. In summary… Project assurance is crucial to provide governance and credibility to your project. The assurance role can be quite hands-on.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In other words, a contingency plan is put in place in case the primary plan that you’re executing doesn’t unfold as expected. Contingency plans are used by smart managers who are aware that there are always risks that can sideline any project or business. What Are the Key Risks? What Is a Contingency Plan for a Business?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2023

Whatever the name, the responsibilities include helping the project manager plan and execute strategic projects. You’ll even find project officers working in not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. This, again, frees the project manager to review what the project officer has found and make an executive decision.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 11, 2021

We need to move away from the natural reticence of ‘tech is taking our jobs’ towards a position of understanding how AI can help project executives and managers get better results. It’s about saying there might be a risk, so let’s examine whether there is a risk.”. How is AI different to relying on project managers? “If

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Besides the examples above, an operational process asset can be any practice or knowledge from anything used to execute or govern the project, even lessons learned from previous projects and historical data. Organizational process assets may also include schedules, risk data and earned value data.

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Project-Management.pm

JULY 15, 2017

IT project governance framework has since been the answer to this equation, but people seemed not to fully grasp its function. This article tackles the importance and significance of IT Project Governance Framework and its impact on the projects in the organization. This is one of the purposes of project governance.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

IT Risk Assessment Template IT projects are no different than any other type of project in that they’re rife with risk. IT risk carries an extra burden in that most businesses, regardless of what they do, demand that their IT systems work. This is why our free IT risk assessment template for Excel is so important.

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