by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Benefits is one of the six dimensions of project performance. Projects are undertaken in order to realise benefits once delivered. A benefits map shows the relationship between outputs, outcomes, benefits and the objectives of the project. A baseline is set for the...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
💡 Sometimes it doesn’t matter if some activities slip a bit. But in other cases things have to be on time. 💡 Make sure you know which, out of all your project’s milestones, are those which really need to be met. 💡 Monitor milestones closely to determine whether...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Risk is one of the six dimensions of project performance. Risks are events or uncertainties that might impact the progress of a project at any time. There are two types of risk: threats and opportunities. Project managers try to anticipate as many risks as possible...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Quality is one of the six dimensions of project performance. The quality of a project is defined by whether the solution meets requirements. Each product produced by a project is assessed against quality criteria that are acceptable to the customer. If a product...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
💡 It is not the plan that is important but the outcome from the project. 💡 The plan is the means to an end. Don’t be precious about your plan just because it was hard work putting it together. 💡 Define project stages and milestones before detailing activities. To...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Scope is one of the six dimensions of project performance. The scope of a project defines what is to be delivered. While the initial scope during the pre-project phase can be ambiguous, it is gradually clarified, through investigative stages in some cases. The...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Cost is one of the six dimensions of project performance. All projects have an associated monetary cost. A high-level and resourced plan is required to estimate the project cost. Project managers need to consider both capital and operating costs when estimating the...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
💡 If you don’t have a good reason for starting a project – don’t start it! 💡 Projects should always start with a ‘need’ or ‘opportunity’; ‘what’ you do and ‘how’ you do it comes later.💡 The project mandate provides the reason for the project and is provided by...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Time is one of the six dimensions of project performance. All projects have a defined duration. By definition, a project is a finite piece of work with clear start and end dates. The project manager sets a baseline for milestones along the project and monitors...
by Arshed Mohammed | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
ℹ️ Project performance is determined by the six dimensions of:✔ Time✔ Cost✔ Scope✔ Quality✔ Risk✔ BenefitsEach of these dimensions is explained further in a series of subsequent posts.💡 Do your projects take all these dimensions into...
