What is being done and who will be involved?
How many times have you seen a project underperforming and failing to meet expectations by not delivering on promised results?
Project underperformance is often the result of inconsistent stakeholder ideas about project goals. These varied expectations stem from ineffective project-objective and scope development and communication practices. To set and achieve common goals, it is crucial that there be stakeholder consensus project objectives, not only at the beginning of the project, but throughout the entire effort.
The Project Network™ provides a consistent definition of the project’s scope, duration, and rules. Expected results are identified, and consensus is achieved at project initiation—providing the discipline and drive necessary to complete the project successfully.
At project initiation, The Project Network allows the capture of
- Objectives
- Scope
- Assumptions (e.g., full-time resources, outsourcing options)
- Project teams and resources
- Deliverables
- Expected results
As with all The Project Network tools and features, this information can be incorporated into the reporting engine for customized and standard reports.
Benefits
- Eliminates confusion by setting project expectations for team, management, and client and creating a consistent project vision
- Creates a comprehensive statement of work at project initiation, eliminating the need to write a separate document
- Drives project cohesion through increased communication of basic project priorities