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which PM process group considered "The silver bullet"?

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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
As we know Planning is not the silver bullet, it may not solve everything by itself but it certainly makes a great trigger on the gun.

What are the other tools needed?
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RAJESH K L Project Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Identifying and putting the right people for the job, team composition, clear goals with time frames are other essentials
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Jul 30, 2018 12:48 PM
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Rajesh, Thanks for your feedback.
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Tiago Romao Project Manager - PfMP | PgMP | PMP | ACP | PBA | CBAP | CSM | MSc.| Altice Portugal | Meo Sobreda, Setubal/Almada, Portugal
"Monitoring and control" is where you "measure" the plan. Correct deviations, adapt and correct assumptions made while planning.
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Jul 30, 2018 12:49 PM
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Tiago, that's a good point too. thanks for comment
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Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Probably Closing, as that is the only time you really know if the project is a success of not.
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Jul 30, 2018 12:50 PM
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Sante, I agree the closing will ensure the success of the project. thanks for comment
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Kevin Drake Perth, Western Australia, Australia
I think monitor and control during validating the scope
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Jul 30, 2018 1:31 PM
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Kevin, that also could be as you watch every move. thanks for comment
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Riyadh -

There are no silver bullets. Disciplined and right-sized applications of the appropriate processes across all process groups is required for a successful project.

Kiron
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Jul 30, 2018 1:33 PM
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Kiron, looks like it I agree with you it is all cumulative efforts brings the end result
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Eric Simms Senior Program Manager Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Drat. Kiron beat me to it by a few minutes. :-)
A successful project is the result of balance between the process groups. PMs who focus on one process above another are guaranteed to encounter problems, or derail the project entirely.
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Jul 30, 2018 1:34 PM
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Eric, I like that word of balancing and it is true we can not just focus on one process group and leave the others. thanks for comment
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Lawrence Lyle, PMP CSSGB ITIL Senior Project Manager| Dekalb County Government, Decatur Georgia Norcross, Ga, United States
I agree Eric and Drat, However in my "project world" balanced initiation and planning is a luxury seldom afforded by Executive Management. Therefore solid control and monitoring becomes the silver bullet that includes quality, performance, reporting and change control.
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Jul 30, 2018 1:38 PM
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Lawrence thanks for your comment and been in line with Eric only.

Drat is EXCLAMATION it is a mild expression of annoyance or irritation.
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MANSOUR THABET ALQUBATY System Controller| Teleyemen Sana'A, N/A, Yemen
Yes, other things should be considered:-

1) Monitoring and controlling (including Earn value analysis EVA and Variance analysis)
2) Monitoring the Business documents and Project management plan
3) Deciding what is the best development approach is to be used.
4) ...e.t.c

Even the poplar adage says " "Failing to plan is planning to fail" , however you are right brother Riyadh.

BR,
Mansour
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Jul 30, 2018 1:40 PM
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Mansour, thanks for your comment no doubt that planning is very important but putting all processes working together is the key for success.
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Drew Craig Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard Philadelphia, Pa, United States
Agree with Eric and Kiron. A mistake is to approach things with tunnel vision in one area or aspect. All pieces work together in solving a puzzle.
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Jul 30, 2018 1:41 PM
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Andrew , very true and I can't agree more needs to look for the whole pictures and focus on all processes, thanks for your comment
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Jul 30, 2018 1:42 AM
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Identifying and putting the right people for the job, team composition, clear goals with time frames are other essentials
Rajesh, Thanks for your feedback.
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