Initial project objectives can vary from precise to vague. It’s important to ensure objectives meet the sponsor’s expectations and fit the needs of the business and key stakeholders. Many project managers use SMART objectives, which stand for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-constrained. But SMART objectives are only the beginning. Here are other considerations for […]
Here’s another video Bob McGannon and I recorded where we talk about whether a project manager can have too much authority. We also talk a bit about what to do to make sure that the project manager and project sponsor agree on what is an appropriate level of authority.
The most important section of the scope statement may be what’s out of scope.
While I was in Australia, Bob McGannon and I talked about when, if ever, you would start a project without a business case. It was a fun discussion. Click here to watch!
Bob McGannon and I talk about whether something can be too small to need project management principles and techniques.
How long should you proceed with your project without validating assumptions? Assumptions about a product’s or idea’s marketability should be validated quickly. Money spent on a product with unvalidated marketability is at risk. Share product specifications, drawings, or a mock-up built with Legos, but produce a prototype to validate your product’s marketability. Key stakeholder assumptions […]
What should you do if you don’t agree with the project business case? The answer depends on what makes you uncomfortable.
What if the sponsor doesn’t want a feasibility study – they want a 100% guarantee!!!
For daily entertainment, here are a few additional project management skills you must develop and deploy to be effective:
When managing small projects, less is more. A small project needs to be a lean machine, and unnecessary work and inefficiency gum up the works. Here are five tips to make your small projects run more smoothly.
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