I work in a small software house (10-15 employees) as a Project Coordinator. I would like to ask how I can improve Project Management practices. Saving Changes...
Try to implement the PMI standard step by step.
First, Identify Stakeholders and Develop the Project Charter.
Then start the planning and so on.
Because you work in small company, dont forget to TAILOR the processes to suit your environment. Saving Changes...
I would first determine what your current level of PM maturity is today. Often there are existing processes, even if they are not formally documented.
Then you can look to see where you want to improve the business. You can map the improvements desired to the processes or process groups that influence the outcome in targeted areas. Then introduce incremental improvements rather than try to improve everything at once.
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1 reply by Uzair Shaikh
Jun 24, 2019 2:31 AM
Uzair Shaikh
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I will try to go step by step as you said and then see if its working or not. Thankyou.
I would first determine what your current level of PM maturity is today. Often there are existing processes, even if they are not formally documented.
Then you can look to see where you want to improve the business. You can map the improvements desired to the processes or process groups that influence the outcome in targeted areas. Then introduce incremental improvements rather than try to improve everything at once.
I will try to go step by step as you said and then see if its working or not. Thankyou. Saving Changes...
Parvez ShaikhImplementation Manager| Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Pune, Maharashtra, India
Implement Project Management templates to start with e.g. RAID log, Project Plan, Status Reporting, RACI matrix etc. For this you need to do Stakeholder management/engagement strongly (in smaller house it is usually easy to get Stakeholders aligned) and eventually becomes company culture and can become Organizational Process Assets. Then you can move on to implement rest of Knowledge area practices. Saving Changes...
The PMI process may be too heavy for your organization. I've worked in big and small companies and none ever implemented the PMI processes fully.
Start by understanding the weaknesses in the processes you have and look to improving them using PMI or Agile resources.
Small wins are better than attempting a large win. Small wins build momentum. One small company I worked at had little process, so I got them to accept a project charter. They quickly saw the value in that and customized it to their needs. When I made suggestions for other improvements, management was more receptive to change. They weren't CMMI level 2, but they were in a much better place when I left. Saving Changes...
You must define the level of maturity of the enterprise and then start applying gradually the project management processes according to the type of industry and evaluating the acceptance of project management practices within the organization. These evaluations may guide you to adapt Project Management culture and methodology to contribute for the business needs, mision and vision of the company. Saving Changes...
I fully agree with most of the answers here.
But I would add that you shouldn't forget to arrange your willings with organisational culture what currently exists.
I meant that if it looks possible to implement a new feature because of the current level of maturity (of project management or organisation in general), it could be hard to realise it because of culture.
After all, I wish you luck with your initiatives. Saving Changes...
Many of the folks already mentioned similar things - There is no ONE size fits ALL! You will need to first assess the "as is" current state and see which areas you will need to improve based on your project/company priorities, short term vs. long term, risks, and then prepare a roadmap for establishing the "right sized" PM practices. Saving Changes...
