PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS Part 1
The word project can be misleading. Many people think of large scale building works or changes in information technology. Your project may not be as big as these; indeed, preparing and writing a report, developing an internet product alongside marketing and sales plan, relocating an office, or updating your kitchen can all be considered ‘projects’. However, what they have in common is that they all need careful planning. Here’s how!
Getting Started – Initiation
1. Develop a solid business case for your projects. Where appropriate, ensure you obtain ‘senior managers’ agreement before you start the project. Research points out that too many projects are started without a firm reason or rationale. Developing a business case will identify whether it is worth working on.
2. Ensure your project fits with the key organizational or departmental agenda or your personal strategy. If not, why do it? Stick to priority projects.
3. Carry out risk analysis at a high level at the initiation stage. Avoid going into great detail here – more an overview focussing on the key risks.
4. Identify key stakeholders at this early stage. Consider how much you need to consult or involve them at the business case stage. Seek advice if necessary from senior managers.
5. Where appropriate, involve finance people in putting the business case together. They can be great allies in helping crunch the numbers which should give credibility to your business case.
David Anderson
Okanagan Training Solutions
Priority Management Interior BC
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prioritymanagement@shaw.ca
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