Tag Archives: alignment

The “Silo” Effect in Large Project-Based Organizations

on May 6, 2012 by admin in Construction Management, Program Management, Project Governance & Reporting, Strategic Management, Training Leave a comment

Delivering large and complex projects in accordance with contract requirements while meeting client expectations is difficult enough. There is an added burden within large organizations that have not fully integrated project management into their fabric. These organizations, particularly government agencies, … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Alignment in Project Management

on October 22, 2010 by admin in Project Governance & Reporting, Project Leadership, Project Management Leave a comment

Alignment of interests is a key trait of successful projects. Alignment is required at several levels. The objectives and actions of project teams must be aligned with those of the organization. Similarly, project teams must be aligned with clients. Proper … Continue reading →

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The Four Cs of Good Project Management Practice

on July 17, 2010 by admin in Program Management, Project Leadership, Project Management Leave a comment

So many theories on project management, so little time. How do we distill all of the advice, ideas and principles into an elegant summary? In the real world, we know that there are no packaged solutions for complex problems. There … Continue reading →

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Aligning Information Technology and Business Processes on Projects

on June 20, 2010 by admin in Construction Management, Cost Control, Design, Human Resources, Materials, Program Management, Project Consulting, Project Governance & Reporting Leave a comment

The following is from a paper written by Jerry N. Luftman – “Alignment in the Sand” Project success requires alignment between information technology and business processes. The 12 factors involved in aligning technology and business are: – Business scope – … Continue reading →

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Questions to Ask When Interviewing Senior Project Managers / Program Managers

on June 12, 2010 by admin in Human Resources, Program Management, Project Management Leave a comment

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1. Specifically, what do you believe are the most critical responsibilities of a Project Manager? 2. What tools have you used to manage people, processes and projects? 3. Can you provide examples of when and how you used … Continue reading →

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