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Oversight
Chapter 16
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Project Oversight
A set of principles and processes to guide and improve the management of projects.
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Oversight (cont.) At the Organization Level:
Project selectionPortfolio managementAssess and elevate maturity level of project
management systemReview progress on strategic priorities
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Oversight (cont.) At the Project Level:
Review project objectivesResolve issues raised by project managerTrack and resolve bottlenecksReview status reportsAudit and review lessons learnedAuthorize major scope changesCancel the project
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Project Office Unit responsible for:
Supporting utilization of project management methodologies
Training and assistance in project management
Documentation and champion of best practices
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Project Portfolio Cost Summary Report
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Project Portfolio Schedule Summary Report
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Phase Gate Methodology A structured process to review, assess,
and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals
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Phase Gate Process
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Project Management Maturity Model
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Unresolved Issues
How far can virtual project management evolve?
How do we manage projects under high levels of uncertainty?
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Project Management Career Issues
Career PathsCareer Paths TemporaryTemporaryAssignmentsAssignments Pursuing a CareerPursuing a Career
Professional Professional Training and Training and CertificationCertification
Gaining VisibilityGaining Visibility
MentorsMentors Success inSuccess inKey ProjectsKey Projects
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Key Terms
Balanced Scorecard
Mentor
Oversight
Phase gating
Portfolio management
Project management maturity
Project office (PO)