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Analyzing Complex Issues

When you have a complex problem before the team, take a few simple steps to analyze and resolve the issue in a logical way. Too often we get thrown off by problems that arise on projects and react too quickly. Taking the time to think through the issue, and why it has occurred, enables […]

Developing an Effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide, 4th Edition, as:

“A deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables. It organizes and defines the total scope of the project.”

A well-developed […]

Setting Up a Temporary Project Office

For larger, more complex projects (or programs), consider a temporary project office to manage the initiative. This enables you to take a high level overview ofthe project – plan, manage, communicate, execute and control the project from one central location. The project office becomes the place for everyone involved on the project to get information, […]

Best Practices for Reviewing the Project Plan

When developing your project plan for a large initiative, consider a comprehensive review with the sponsor, key stakeholders and the project team before finalizing the plan and moving forward with implementing the project. This will reduce problems during implementation, ensure you have captured everything needed early on in the project, get stakeholders involved/engaged and enable […]

Not Every Project Requires a Team

Not every project we are assigned requires a team to accomplish it. In the right situations, not having a team to complete the projects certainly saves work in managing the team and keeping them engaged. There are some projects that can be successfully concluded if a group of individuals fulfill the tasks they are […]