Project Management Companion

What is the most efficient way to create a successful project plan? Without an accurate project plan, the project can be destined to fail, as inaccurate planning may seem minimal at the commencement, but by the end of the project can be catastrophic. Planning an entire project is not that easy, determining the length of task duration and effort, turning stakeholder expectation into concrete results. So what makes an ideal project management plan? Start With TOR The basis for a successful project plan is the terms of reference (TOR). Why? Because it helps to reach an agreement at the beginning of work. Later, when new requirements arise, and the scope of the project begins to expand, it will be possible to return to the TOR and check what the plan was initially intended for. The TOR should include a description of the goals and objectives of the project, its intermediate results, the definition of stages, a preliminary scope of work, the calculation of time and costs, as

  This article is an extension of a previous post The Project Manager's Guide to Vendor Selection . As a contract project and change manager, it is important to know where your next assignment will be coming from, so before finishing an assignment, launch into a search for his next gig. The primary concern, of course, is continuing to earn an income. However also look for potentially great projects that are fun, offer learning opportunities, provide a scintillating professional environment and deliver something meaningful. But the number one criteria to search for are the potential for the project to be successful. Developing a project selection scorecard for that is a good start. The Project Selection Scorecard considers ten factors. An example of which is below; Using the Project Selection Scorecard is pretty straightforward. There are five stages: 1. Gathering information about the project -  If you’re being interviewed for a project or change manageme