A project standard is just a set of guidelines (or rules, depending on the context) which govern how projects will be delivered within a department or company. These can be at a high-level or detailed (down at the knowledge area).
For example, if you had joined a company which has no consistent practices, you could have come up with a standard for how projects should be authorized and initiated.
Project standards may include guidelines for safety protocols, equipment usage, and building codes.
They may also cover quality control procedures, such as inspection and testing protocols, as well as communication guidelines for sharing project updates and progress with stakeholders.
This can ultimately help reduce the risk of errors, delays, and cost overruns, while improving the overall quality and success of the project.
I have had many opportunities to build the infrastructure foundation of the system. At that time, project standards were important for the above reasons, and I always created a simple one if there was no proper documentation. Saving Changes...
Latha Thamma reddiSr Product and Portfolio Management (Automation Innovation)| DXC TechnologyMckinney, Tx, United States
Apr 18, 2023 7:51 AM
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Muthukrishnan -
A project standard is just a set of guidelines (or rules, depending on the context) which govern how projects will be delivered within a department or company. These can be at a high-level or detailed (down at the knowledge area).
For example, if you had joined a company which has no consistent practices, you could have come up with a standard for how projects should be authorized and initiated.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Muthukrishnan
We do prepare this for every project. More or less, they are the same for a set of project under the same organizations except for some parts of it that can change depending the specific client needs and project unique circumstances.
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Nevardo FordProject Manager Facilities, Accreditation & Safety| ABC MEDICAL SUPPLYPort Saint Lucie, Fl, United States
Having project standards in place can help to ensure that the project is completed efficiently and effectively, and that all stakeholders are aware of their roles and responsibilities. It can also help to minimize risks and ensure that the project meets all regulatory requirements and industry standards. Saving Changes...
Peter RapinSubject Matter Expect; Project Delivery| Independent ConsultantOntario, Canada
Be careful with the development and application of standards. Make sure that the standards enhance the effective delivery of the project rather than set constraints resulting in inefficient or ineffective procedures. As organizations evolve standards can become more and more numerous and onerous, sometimes to the point of constipation.
I read an article not so long ago that discussed "innovation standards" which, on the surface, seemed to me to be an oxymoron (a contradiction). Can one have standards with enough flexibility to allow innovation? I think one can but only when standards are at a very high level dealing with ethical and legal matters. However, standards that deal with operational matters are there to prevent deviation - keep doing the exact same thing regardless of the circumstances. In other words, 'don't think just do'. Saving Changes...
Standards are guidelines to follow for specific projects, and they can be detailed according to organization parameters. Creation of standards may involve the cooperation of specialists and experts in the area. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Muthukrishnan,
yes, within projects and programs the needs for standards arises to become more efficient and do repetitive tasks in a similar way, almost automatic. Also onboarding new people is simpler, if they can rely on documented standards. Examples for standards are the ways how we procure, how we handle changes, how we run and document meetings etc.
Sometimes, if you have a PMO for all projects, these standards are even created for all projects, and monitored, trained, supported by PMO staff. Some standards may follow public standards, e.g. for security and safety, or like in the case of project management, PMBoK Guide.
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Latha Thamma reddiSr Product and Portfolio Management (Automation Innovation)| DXC TechnologyMckinney, Tx, United States
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