Project Management Framework



Define the boundaries for managing projects


Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.

Peter F. Drucker


Implement and maintain a project management structure which identifies and documents the breadth and guidelines for managing projects. Establish the approach to be used and practiced for every committed project. Integrate the project and program management frameworks.


Integrate project and program management frameworks


Practices

  • Ensure project and program management structures, and framework are tightly integrated.
  • Include instruction for role and use of the PMO, Change management process, and guidance for integrating projects.
  • Ensure the project approach includes definition, planning, startup, monitoring, controlling and closing steps, as well as stage gates and approvals.

Monetary Drivers
  • Improved probability for project success
  • Decreased time and cost needed to startup the project
  • Increased communication for objectives, tasks and status
  • Consistent method, processes and tools

 

Risk Considerations
  • Different project approaches
  • Lack of compliance with reporting structure
  • Inconsistent tools for project management

Next in this series: Scale the Project Management Approach