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
Kiron, looks like it I agree with you it is all cumulative efforts brings the end result Saving Changes...
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.
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 Saving Changes...
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.
Lawrence thanks for your comment and been in line with Eric only.
Drat is EXCLAMATION it is a mild expression of annoyance or irritation. Saving Changes...
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
Mansour, thanks for your comment no doubt that planning is very important but putting all processes working together is the key for success. Saving Changes...
