• 21 Ways to Excel at Project Management

Checklist

Every project is different and presents a new set of challenges. The skills needed to manage projects are a standard part of life in organisations today.

Use this checklist to drive your project success:

  • Do you have adequate business sponsorship and leadership?
  • Have you defined and understood the business objectives and benefits?
  • Have you developed a detailed project plan?
  • Is your project a manageable size?
  • Have you defined a detailed project budget?
  • Are you managing the project risks?
  • Have you appointed an experienced project manager?
  • Do you have experienced and effective user representation?
  • Have you clearly defined the project roles and responsibilities?
  • Do you have enough experienced resources?
  • Are you monitoring progress regularly?
  • Are you distributing regular progress reports?
  • Are you achieving the right balance of consultation and leadership?
  • Are the user requirements realistic?
  • Have you based your development on an iterative prototyping approach?
  • Have you conducted structured testing?
  • Do you have a comprehensive implementation plan?
  • Have you conducted a post implementation review?
  • Will the deliverables and benefits of your project survive?
  • Have you looked at the lessons learned from your project?
  • Have you celebrated the success of your project?

By following these twenty-one steps and continuing to develop and refine your skills, you will be well-equipped to thrive in the modern business environment.

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