• The Stages of a Project
• 1. Sponsorship and Leadership
• 2. Defining the Business Objectives and Benefits
• 3. Planning the Project
• 4. Ensuring the Project is a Manageable Size
• 5. Defining the Budget
• 6. Managing the Risk
• 7. Getting the Right Project Manager
• 8. Getting Customer Representation
• 9. Defining Roles and Responsibilities
• 10. Getting the Right Resources
• 11. Monitoring and Reporting Progress
• 12. Communicating Progress
• 13. Consultation and Leadership
• 14. Getting Realistic User Requirements
• 15. Defining Your Approach
• 16. Conducting a Structured Test Plan
• 17. Creating an Implementation Plan
• 18. Conducting a Post Implementation Review
• 19. Realising the Benefits
• 20. Learning the Lessons
• 21. Celebrating Success
• Checklist

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21 Ways to Excel at Project Management

Duncan Haughey
2002, Size 221KB
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Project Management is the dynamic process that utilises the appropriate resources of the organisation in a controlled and structured manner, to achieve some clearly defined objectives identified as strategic needs. It is always conducted within a defined set of constraints. Learn more with this eBook, written in a question and answer style, containing 21 pieces of valuable advice for making your projects a complete success.

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A Framework for Programme Management

Duncan Haughey
2007, Size 299KB
Format Microsoft Reader 
This eBook looks at how organisations can apply the four stages of programme management, within a framework, to create an effective environment in which they can monitor and control the progress of their programmes, improving the chances of bringing them to a successful conclusion.

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