Monthly Archive for February, 2011
Project Management-Assessing the need for Change
Posted in Project Management on Feb 5th, 2011
The first stage is to assess the severity of the problem. If it’s not too bad then perhaps additional resources, scope change or some staff increase may solve the issue. In the same way that we have assessed risk in other parts of the project definition and management process, it is good to assign some [...]
Managing changes in a project
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Feb 4th, 2011
Once the change has been identified, then a strict and agreed process needs to start immediately. Imagine how many projects are started, the project owner signs the contract and the project manager begins work. Everyone assumes that all is going to go perfectly through the process; the project owner or sponsor never changing their mind [...]
Simple Project Management Glossary of Terms
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Feb 3rd, 2011
Keeping terms simple is one way of ensuring that team members and others understand what is going on with your project. This simple glossary provides most of the terms you will need to communicate project information effectively. Brainstorming Meetings and conferences set up to share ideas in an open and unencumbered way. Budget Cost allocated [...]
Managing Vendors: How not to treat a customer
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Feb 2nd, 2011
An excellent example occurred recently at our firm, where we made a selection to purchase some software over the web. The research done indicated that one firm had the same product at 20% less than a rival that we had done business with previously. Bear in mind all of these firms are offering essentially the [...]
Project and Process Management-Selecting partners
Posted in Change Management, Project Management on Feb 1st, 2011
Depending on the type of project being managed, it is possible that outside suppliers, vendors or partners will be involved. It is critical your selections are excellent decisions, as they will have a significant impact on the potential success of your project. Figuring out how to choose the right vendors, suppliers and partners is often [...]
