Category: PMO
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I was discussing the question of responsibility vs accountability with one of my clients recently and they were having difficulty distinguishing the two. This was one of the contributory factors why many of the strategies and projects they initiated failed to achieve the outcomes expected. So, what is the difference between being responsible for something…
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In the world of project management, getting the foundations right is crucial for the success of any project. Following on from the business case, the next essential step is producing a detailed definition of requirements, commonly known as the Business Requirements Document (BRD). This document serves as a blueprint for the project, outlining what the…
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The Importance of a robust Business Case in Project Management In the world of project management, the business case is a critical document that lays the foundation for any successful project. However, there is a common tendency among organisations to inflate business cases to ensure they get approved. This practice often leads to underestimating the…
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This case study demonstrates the success of Project Portfolio Management and the importance of having visibility and robust oversight of your entire portfolio of change. The techniques described have been repeated successfully with many other businesses I have supported and achieved similar results. The Company The private wealth management arm of a well known global banking…
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Do you find yourself suffering from ‘project overload’, trying to manage too many conflicting priorities? Do you have to keep multiple bosses happy, or have more new ‘initiatives’ to start than you can complete? If so, you are not alone, and there are ways to manage these situations effectively. However, you need to be careful…