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How to take over an existing project [Free checklist]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

5: Review the governance structure Is there a governance structure ? Action if there is no formal governance: My first point of call would be your project sponsor. For other areas of governance such as reporting and approval levels, talk to your PMO and get these in place. Who is your project sponsor?

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Roadmap to Developing a Strategic Plan For Your PMO

WorkOtter

The points below will assist you in carving out a PMO strategy that’ll make a difference for you. Understand the Advantages and Usefulness of Roadmaps First things first, you need to get to know the benefit of a project management office (PMO) roadmap. As a rule of thumb, make sure that you are setting S.M.A.R.T.

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Lessons Learned in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Lessons learned are key nuggets of information, tips and tricks, good practices and things to avoid that you pick up through delivering a project. Here are some examples of lessons learned on my projects: We should engage Finance earlier so leasing arrangements can be made in a timely fashion. What are lessons learned?

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Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping: Part 2 of 4 Steps of Stakeholder Engagement

Scrum.org

Pro Tips for Stakeholder Analysis: Don’t do it alone. Internal or External governance such as Finance, Legal, PMO, Risk, and Audit may fall into the category. To learn more about Stakeholder Persona Canvas, please read this article. Take multiple viewpoints by involving your team members.

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A Cheat Sheet for Project Manager Knowledge Transfers

LiquidPlanner

Project Governance. Project Governance. Are there any formal milestones, gate review or PMO expectations for the project? This checklist item includes reviewing the communication plan but it also includes all the governance processes to ensure the project is executing correctly. Project Overview. Project Financials.

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Five Surprising Project Management Truths by Brad Egeland

MindGenius

The project finances should be straightforward. Let’s review some of my key project management tips that I’ve discovered over the years… Your customer may not know the real issue that’s creating the project need. At my next organization that was the case with my PMO Director.

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How Project Management Can Help Fight the “IT and the Business” Paradox

Bridge the Gap Consulting

We don’t say “Sales/Marketing/HR/Finance/Accounting and the Business.” Whether you’re in an IT PMO, EPMO, or just a project leader sitting in a functional area tasked with leading a more technologically focused project, you can help! Governance; the 4-Letter 10-Letter Word. Clearly IT has a stigma.