We realize that we discuss this topic often, and others do as well on various online platforms and social media sites. Yet, we continue to see PMPs, PMI Registered Education Providers (REP), “PMP Instructors” confuse this concept and think that the process groups are project phases. Even when they say they are not the same,...
The following post is part of a chapter in our upcoming book on The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAMMP™). This section presents a possible scenario on taking a project from idea to closure following the CAMMP Project Life Cycle, which integrates the process groups of PMI / ISO. Establishing an OPM System for...
Continuing with the number series on project management and focusing on CAMMP™, the previous article provided a brief explanation of the three phases per the CAMMP™ Model. Today,
A few days ago we started the number series. First, with an introductory post. The second article was about the The second article was about the Four Dimensions of Project Success™. Then we posted a semi-related article about project phases and stages, which lead us to today’s topic on the CAMMP™ Three Phases.
Two or three years back, we wrote about the various aspects of the project life cycle and phases and stages. Apparently, the post on phases and stages is the most popular post with the highest number of views on our site.
Can we use the project brief (or idea statement – statement of work) as the basis for starting the project control effort? Keep in mind, such a document is brief – a few sentences at most. What do you think?
Dear All In this post, we want to ask you, our readers and those who have enjoyed this blog site, to help us with a title for this upcoming book. We already have a contract with a publisher and have a couple of titles in mind but need your help. The book addresses a methodological...
I have been privileged in my career. In a recent article, I have shared some thoughts and reflections on career management and my passion for project management. I had opportunities to work with great companies after my Masters Degree. My first eight years with Exxon Chemical (before the ExxonMobil years), taught me project management well....
Earlier today I saw a post from a colleague that triggered this short post. What my colleague had posted is guidelines about how to complete the “first” document on a project. In the view of person posting the message, that first document is the project charter. This is not a correct statement. Yes, developing a charter...