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International Intrigue
International projects can present some unique challenges, especially during the Initiate and Plan phases of a project. This article will investigate some of the unique opportunities a project manager needs to consider during the early stages of an international project.
Do Your Homework
While the thought of living in a foreign country can be quite intriguing, do your homework to understand the unique nuances of the country and how that may affect a project ultimately being successful. Develop a risk management plan up front to fully understand global risks and mitigation strategies. Although a ton has been written and numerous classes offered on risk management planning, many a times it becomes something that is more reactive than proactive on domestic projects.
Background Check: Uncover Some Initial Facts about the Country
There are several reasons for initiating a project in another country. One of the most common reasons is lower labor costs. While the thought gaining a competitive advantage via delivering a quality low cost product is enticing, careful consideration and investigation needs to be completed in order to fully assess if the project can ultimately become successful and truly be delivered at a lower cost.
First and foremost, assess the project requirements. This might seem like an obvious point, but requirements will serve as a baseline to understand if …
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