scope-management Archive
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Well-defined Scope – Key to Project Success
Posted on May 19, 2010 | No CommentsNailing scope is one of the most important things a PM can do to ensure that your project will be successful. Without well-defined scope, you can’t properly define budget, schedule, quality and you won’t satisfy your stakeholders. Business Analysts are key in helping you to... -
Misleading IT project costs
Posted on October 24, 2008 | No CommentsProgram, project, phase one, two, or three. Communication about the costs of the current scope and the overall project can be challenging. … … “Jeffrey defended the declaration of the GBP2.3bn price, saying that the answer given only related to approved costs. ” … Via... -
Project ReBaseline
Posted on August 12, 2008 | No CommentsStatistics on IT projects are not flattering and may be obscured by manipulating baselines. Baselines on budget, schedule, effort, etc. are tools for assessing progress against plan. Re-baselining is appropriate for significant scope changes. For multi-year projects, it may be worthwhile to baseline and track... -
When to Pull Project Plug
Posted on December 7, 2007 | No CommentsCIO needs insight on the projects in the IT portfolio and whether pulling the plug is necessary. Ways to accomplish that are stage-gate or toll-gate framework, scoping for time to value, and dashboards. … … “the company has established a gate process in which each... -
Project Early Warning System
Posted on July 19, 2007 | No CommentsIf we can detect project problems early, we can resolve them. What’s your best indicator? Scope quality, SPI / CPI, QA results? … … “In general, the earlier you spot trouble, the easier it is to do something positive about it – anything from making... -
Real World Project Management
Posted on May 16, 2007 | No CommentsThere’s a good interview on Projects@Work with Susan Snedaker, author of How to Cheat at IT Project Management. Some key points (paraphrased): At status meetings, focus on outcomes instead of endless discussions on issues. To insure risks aren’t overlooked, appoint a “risk management” person on...
