Project Oversight Management - Ethier

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1PROJECT Oversight FUNDAMENTALSDerek RiphagenCMA Alberta Accountability SummitMay 20092WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR CHALLENGES?3WHY PROJECTS ARE SUCCESSFULzUser InvolvementzExecutive SupportProject SponsorshipzProject ManagerProject Fundamentals & Leadership15%34%51%FailedSuccessfulChall enged When a Project fails, it s rarely technical. Jim JohnsonThe Standish Group4zSetting the Project StructurezVetting the PlanzMonitoring and ControllingAGENDA5PROJECT LIFECYCLEStrategyPlanning & BudgetsProject LifecycleProduction LifecycleRetirementImplementClosePlanExe cuteInitiateProjectPhases:SETTING THE Project STRUCTURE6GOVERNANCEzProject Oversight is about good governancezGood governance sets the stage for a successful project7SOME KEY DIFFERENCES .....zProject environment It is a change of the status quo Time limited (defined start and end dates) It has a budget Typically has dedicated skilled resources (proven ability) Distinct phases and deliverables Specific outcome tied to a commitment Task focuszLine environment Long-term support of company strategy Employee development & growth Doing as much as can be done within a given budget year Service-minded Directional focus Operational in nature8FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT Co

20 PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES zDevelop Risk Management Plan zDefine Key Deliverables zDetermine Approach zDocument Change Mgmt Process zIdentify Constraints zDocument Issue

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