hello All, I am preparing to run a project assessment for an IT implementation project. There are several audit frameworks available. I would like to know, if anyone of you has structured questionnaires, evaluating the specifc audit areas as scope, CRs, communication, project plan, quality, resources, change management etc.. Regards Theo Saving Changes...
Hi! I found one not too long ago on one of the PMI sites; I haven't gotten a chance to try it out yet, but it might help. I can't figure out how to attach something to my reply, but feel free to send me a message and I'll share what I found.
There's also a helpful guide here that might give you a starting place:
Marek RudnickiPMO, Program Management, Project Management, Business Development| FreelancerPoland
Hi Theo, I have done quite a few audits as being PMO in one company.
Depending on background why you are asked to do so It may be a thought job I must say.
Is there a specific area of auditing you are requested? I would recommend focusing around the original request, whoever made it.
If You are asked because financials are not trusted - check financials.
If the scope is an issue - check scope management.
Then I would build questions around the topic.
Going too broad with a full-blown list of project management areas, always put me in trouble landing with checklist only, not much-discovering issues - if this is objective for audit.
Also did not make me a very popular person, either :)
Can share my experience on priv channel if you like. Saving Changes...
Bill DowPMO Director| University of WARenton, Wa, United States
Hi Theo, I have been doing audits in my PMOs for years and have documented it many times in various forms. So, happy to help, but yes I have two processes, one for PMOs and one for project managers. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
A good (and easy) start would be using IBM's 7 keys assessment. They took it from PwC some 20 years ago and continued to use it. Google it, there is lots of material about it on the web, e.g. on slideshare.
I have done project health checks with it for all kinds of projects.
Takes a day effort per health check. - prepare by reading the latest status report and the charter - have a 1:1 with the PM asking about the 7 keys, no documentation (just wasting time), a good PM knows their stuff, if not you have a finding - takes 60-90 minutes. - document RAG status per 7 keys, findings and recommendations - send to PM for feedback to correct your misunderstandings - send to sponsor or health check requestor
Often you schedule a followup to check progress on recommendations. Saving Changes...
