MPUG

APRIL 26, 2021

Risks were identified, then qualified, and risk responses planned. For implementation of these risk responses, a number of actions were needed. Some were taken, but most ignored or overlooked because of other projects and lack of understanding of risk management at an organizational level.

Governance 122

Governance Government Risk Management Risk 122

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When you start the planning process for a project, one of the first things you need to think about is: what can go wrong? Issues will inevitably come up, and you need a mitigation strategy in place to know how to manage risks on your project. Project dashboards help you identify risk before they turn into issues.

Risk Management 535

Risk Management Risk Process Monitoring 535

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Construction projects come big and complex as well as small and simple, but one thing they all share is a construction phase plan. The construction phase plan is a critical construction project management document that helps to ensure a safe project. What Is a Construction Phase Plan? Learn more.

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Construction Planning Risk Management Estimate 324

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.

Risk Management 199

Risk Management Risk Planning Monitoring 199

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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Risk Technical Review Risk Management Estimate 320

Management Yogi

MARCH 31, 2022

Risks were identified, then qualified, and risk responses planned. For implementation of these risk responses, a number of actions were needed. Let’s consider the following scenario based true events which occurred within an organization I worked closely with recently.

Risk 104

Risk Risk Management Governance Government 104

The IIL Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

A recent McKinsey Government agencies historically lag the private sector in the adoption of such innovations, so we can surmise an even lower figure for government agencies. Still, despite the growing use of AI in day-to-day tasks, only a minority of businesses use it for strategic decision-making.

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Artificial Inteligence Governance Government Generative AI 78

Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Know the risks in your project! Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. Although some risks can be eliminated with a suitable solution strategy, certain risks can never be completely avoided in the project context.

Risk 172

Risk Underperforming Technical Team Governance Government 172

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.

Governance 52

Governance Government Risk Management 2015 52

ProjectManager.com

MAY 14, 2019

The process of maintaining the integrity of your data, protecting it and making it available as needed, requires a plan of action. 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.

Governance 192

Governance Government Information Technology Monitoring 192

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

You’ve heard the phrase, “Always have a Plan B.” ” Well, “Plan B” is just common vernacular for what’s known as a contingency plan. In other words, a contingency plan is put in place in case the primary plan that you’re executing doesn’t unfold as expected.

Planning 367

Planning Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 367

ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

It’s not uncommon for organizations to have more plans than they have funds. A capital improvement plan can guide an organization when it’s trying to figure out which large projects or purchases in which they should invest. But what exactly is a capital improvement plan? What Is a Capital Improvement Plan?

Planning 327

Planning Finance Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 327

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

However, that doesn’t mean they don’t programs don’t require the same laser focus on planning that individual projects require. A program management plan works similarly to any project plan in that it defines policies, procedures and processes to follow and reach your program goals and objectives.

Planning 407

Planning Executing Defining Budget 407

Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Boards play a key governance role in the successful running of companies. If the sponsor or key risk owners are ignoring looming threats, the steering committee could push them to do more and can encourage these stakeholders to take a more proactive stance. Steering committees play a similar role when it comes to projects.

Planning 334

Planning Risk Management Leadership Governance 334

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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Prince2 Technical Review Governance Government 358

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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Prince2 Governance Government PMO 396

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The main takeaways will be about leveraging technologies for improved decision making, governance and risk management, and a deep dive into AI. Details are still being planned, but new this year, there will be a networking dinner on the evening of 5 June with a special guest providing a thought-provoking talk.

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2024 2023 PMO Governance 351

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.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Risk Cadence 2016 88

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.

Risk Management 79

Risk Management Risk Cadence 2023 79

Kiron Bondale

JUNE 14, 2020

The author asked what needs to be considered when planning risk responses. The majority of the answers offered focused on characteristics of the individual risks themselves such as their probability, impact, ability to be responded to and so on.

Risk 207

Risk Risk Management Influencer Governance 207

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Why you need a ‘Take over a project’ checklist Whenever you take on a project that was started by someone else you need to: Understand the health of the project Ensure that sufficient planning has been completed so that the onward direction is clear. 4: Get a copy of the plan Is there a high level project plan ?

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PMO Governance Government Budget 303

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), (..)

Governance 195

Governance Government Engineering Risk Management 195

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Capacity planning is an issue of supply and demand: one that can decide the fate of your project. Read on to learn how to plan your resources, and make sure your team members are working on the right task at the right time. What Is Capacity Planning? Capacity and planning obviously go hand-in-glove. Capacity Planning.

Planning 318

Planning Governance Government 2019 318

Proofhub

JUNE 20, 2023

Small Business Risk Management If you’re thinking of starting a new business, learning how to start a t-shirt business or a marketing business is not going to be enough. You can perfect your business plan and have an up-to-date marketing strategy, yet there could be an event or situation that may loom on your business as an uncalled risk.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Risk Software Review Governance 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You might know it as a plan on a page (POAP). Every governance meeting I go to needs to see the plan on a page. My plan on a page milestones are rolled up into the portfolio plan on a page. They are added to a plan but they have the duration of zero days – they are not a task.

Software Review 321

Software Review Governance Government Risk Management 321

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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Process Technical Review Software Review Influencer 422

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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Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Software Review Budget 335

Proofhub

JULY 4, 2022

Financial Planning plays a vital role in helping employees save and invest better and make more money. Financial Planning involves investment, retirement, and tax planning. Employees can pick the right investment based on their risk tolerance to reach financial goals. This helps employees plan their retirement better.

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2022 Planning Finance Underperforming Technical Team 143

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. This includes any training that’s required.

PMO 346

PMO Software Review Governance Government 346

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2018

It seems that people have been writing about planning for as long as people have been writing. No enterprise, whether it’s assembling the space shuttle or getting dinner on the table, is done well without a plan. Every project manager, team leader or successful person for that matter, knows the importance of planning.

Planning 259

Planning Software Review Risk Management Risk 259

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.

PMO 385

PMO Construction Engineering Logistics 385

Planio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

That’s where a project implementation plan comes in. An implementation plan guides your entire team through the who , what , when , and how of your project — providing clarity, alignment, and accountability for everyone involved. Jump to a section: What is an implementation plan? What is an implementation plan?

Planning 88

Planning Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Software Developers 88

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

You’re trying to get clarity on: The reasons for doing the project The benefits of doing the project Any risks that you can foresee now The scope and deliverables The costs and timelines Who should be involved and who should make decisions What quality looks like and how it will be achieved.

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Prince2 Initiating PMO 2023 339

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. ProjectManager’s Gantt charts turn your balanced scorecard into actionable plans.

Performance Measurement 398

Performance Measurement Governance Government Initiating 398

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.

Governance 358

Governance Government Risk Management Technical Review 358

ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 26, 2020

Even if you meticulously account for every penny in your project, risks will present themselves, and you will feel like your project is having the rug pulled out from under it. But with this guide to risk management, we can help you prepare for it. . Risky Business: What is a Risk Management Plan? Identifying Your Risks.

Risk Management 82

Risk Management Risk Planning Software Review 82

Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

In industries ranging from financial services to consulting and defense, we can find countless examples of how organizations employed incentive plans that produced behavior not aligned to the organization's desired strategic goals. Unfortunately, these types of incentive plans can cause numerous unintended consequences.

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