Scope defines a project's deliverables and boundaries, which requires both low- and high-level approval. And then one of the most important and challenging of a project manager's responsibilities begins: managing the inevitable changes to scope and explaining their impact on schedule, budget and business value. [6 min.]
Features COMMUNITY IS KING
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Kathleen Ryan O'Connor
(November 20, 2008)
Social networking tools can help project teams work faster and smarter, but they’re only as good as the collective buy-in, security is still a concern, and they don’t make the tough decisions for you. Here, some Enterprise 2.0 evangelists share their thoughts on benefits, pitfalls and the changing technological landscape.
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Methods & Means YOUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE [HERE]
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Drew Davison
(November 20, 2008)
Stakeholders can make or break major change initiatives. But project managers often struggle to get stakeholders to collaborate and consider the impact of their decisions. Here is a framework for actively engaging your stakeholders throughout the project, starting with identifying and managing four key roles.
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Opinion PROJECT ETHICS: INFORMED CHOICE
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David Schmaltz
(November 20, 2008)
What constitutes the ethical responsibilities of project work? Our series concludes with a plea for “maintaining mindfulness,” especially when it seems you don’t have a choice. Bad things happen — in life and on projects — when we go on autopilot.
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Features THE LEAN PMO
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Derek Stevens
(November 17, 2008)
When establishing a PMO, many organizations focus on improving project management skills, techniques and processes. However, starting at the portfolio level — to eliminate low-value projects and calibrate the demand for IT services with the capacity to deliver — provides a quicker path to value. Lean Six Sigma principles can help.
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Features DO GOOD: CARRY ON
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Kathleen Ryan O'Connor
(November 13, 2008)
When the best of intentions meet the reality of humanitarian project work, cultural sensitivity is paramount. Results will depend on patience, inclusion and an understanding of wider issues of policy and consequence. And the ultimate reward will come with the transfer of the skills to those will carry on.
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