CONTENT INDEX<\/h5>\n\n- Additional complications to manage in a project<\/a><\/li>\n
- What is project integration management?<\/a><\/li>\n
- The 6 processes of project integration management<\/a><\/li>\n
- 1. Develop the project charter<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2. Define and manage the scope <\/a><\/li>\n
- 3. Develop the project management plan<\/a><\/li>\n
- 4. Direct and manage project work<\/a><\/li>\n
- 5. Monitor and control project work <\/a><\/li>\n
- 6. Close the project <\/a><\/li>\n
- Project integration management as an element of design coherence <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAdditional complications to manage in a project<\/h2>\n
Project complications also occur when working on a larger project. In larger projects, for instance, we will find many moving parts that need to be aligned.<\/p>\n
Without the correct alignment of these parts, the project can slow down, become less efficient, and even stop.<\/p>\n
If a project manager does not understand how a change in scope<\/a>\u00a0will affect planning, costs and resource requirements, how can this change be managed?<\/p>\nOr also, what if the project manager suddenly needs a software developer to work on the project for another month?<\/p>\n
Without managing integration<\/strong> across the organization, it can be difficult to see how these scenarios affect the business.<\/p>\nTherefore, to create harmony between the various departments and parts of a project, it is essential to manage the integration of the project, the so called project integration management<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe organization must ensure that a high level of integration is implemented in the project management processes. This aims to achieve long-term strategic corporate goals.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nWhat is project integration management?<\/h2>\n
Project integration management<\/strong> is a method of coordination that allows the various processes to work together.<\/p>\nManaging the integration of the project basically means making trade-offs. In fact, it is not always possible to obtain everything immediately, and if you want the project to be completed on time and within the given budget, sometimes you will have to make choices.<\/p>\n
If there are competing goals, for example, it is necessary to find alternatives in order to meet stakeholder expectations.<\/p>\n
To obtain them, it is necessary to identify, define, combine, unify and coordinate the numerous phases and activities within the project management groups and processes.<\/p>\n
Therefore, project integration management<\/strong> involves the choice of resource allocations and trade-offs. All while managing, at the same time, the interdependencies present in the project management knowledge areas.<\/p>\nManaging project integration is one of the ten areas<\/strong> of knowledge in project management and is the element that coordinates all aspects of a project.<\/p>\nHere all five phases of a project<\/strong> are touched:<\/p>\n\n- Start<\/li>\n
- Planning<\/li>\n
- Execution<\/li>\n
- Monitoring and control<\/li>\n
- Closing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If done correctly, project integration management ensures regular and integrated processes in projects.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe 6 processes of project integration management<\/h2>\n
To correctly manage the integration of a project, it is necessary to follow 6 processes. Let’s see together what they are:
\n<\/a><\/p>\n1. Develop the project charter<\/h3>\n
The project charter<\/strong> is what gives the authority to start the project. A project charter contains the preliminary roles and responsibilities of the project, including the goals and the assignment of a project manager. It is used as a reference document throughout the project life cycle.
\n<\/a><\/p>\n2. Define and manage the scope<\/h3>\n
This document defines what is part of the project and what is not, and lists all the activities that will be carried out during the project life cycle. In other words, it outlines the results of the project and establishes a measurable criterion for success.
\nplan<\/p>\n
3. Develop the project management plan<\/h3>\n
Creating a management plan defines how the various processes<\/strong> in the project can work together for greater efficiency and productivity. Here the goals, the budget, the program, and the resources are defined. It is also established which approach will be undertaken in order to complete the project, risk assessment, etc. In short, a formal document to help guide, monitor and execute the project. The project charter is included in the project plan<\/strong>.
\n<\/a><\/p>\n4. Direct and manage project work<\/h3>\n
The project has now begun. Here, the technical and organizational parts of the project should be managed and this process serves to facilitate a regular execution of the project work. The project execution is divided into three parts: implementation, management, and reporting.
\n<\/a><\/p>\n5. Monitor and control project work<\/h3>\n
Project work needs more than just pure management. It requires that the work is also monitored and controlled. This includes managing changes, along with the process, tools, and techniques used to manage change and project development.<\/p>\n
Changes can be requested during the project life cycle, but these requests must be monitored and controlled to ensure that the quality of the project is not negatively affected. Emerging change requests are evaluated, managed, and documented. It is a project manager\u2019s task to see where the project could not respect the initially established plan and, if so, take corrective action.
\n<\/a><\/p>\n6. Close the project<\/h3>\n
This last phase includes the review of the various processes used and the evaluation of their success or failure. Everything must be well documented to create an archive on which future projects can refer<\/a>. Therefore, at the end of each phase of the project, it is important to create a document that outlines the lessons learned during this period.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n Project complications also occur when working on a larger project. In larger projects, for instance, we will find many moving parts that need to be aligned.<\/p>\n Without the correct alignment of these parts, the project can slow down, become less efficient, and even stop.<\/p>\n If a project manager does not understand how a change in scope<\/a>\u00a0will affect planning, costs and resource requirements, how can this change be managed?<\/p>\n Or also, what if the project manager suddenly needs a software developer to work on the project for another month?<\/p>\n Without managing integration<\/strong> across the organization, it can be difficult to see how these scenarios affect the business.<\/p>\n Therefore, to create harmony between the various departments and parts of a project, it is essential to manage the integration of the project, the so called project integration management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The organization must ensure that a high level of integration is implemented in the project management processes. This aims to achieve long-term strategic corporate goals. Project integration management<\/strong> is a method of coordination that allows the various processes to work together.<\/p>\n Managing the integration of the project basically means making trade-offs. In fact, it is not always possible to obtain everything immediately, and if you want the project to be completed on time and within the given budget, sometimes you will have to make choices.<\/p>\n If there are competing goals, for example, it is necessary to find alternatives in order to meet stakeholder expectations.<\/p>\n To obtain them, it is necessary to identify, define, combine, unify and coordinate the numerous phases and activities within the project management groups and processes.<\/p>\n Therefore, project integration management<\/strong> involves the choice of resource allocations and trade-offs. All while managing, at the same time, the interdependencies present in the project management knowledge areas.<\/p>\n Managing project integration is one of the ten areas<\/strong> of knowledge in project management and is the element that coordinates all aspects of a project.<\/p>\n Here all five phases of a project<\/strong> are touched:<\/p>\n If done correctly, project integration management ensures regular and integrated processes in projects. To correctly manage the integration of a project, it is necessary to follow 6 processes. Let’s see together what they are: The project charter<\/strong> is what gives the authority to start the project. A project charter contains the preliminary roles and responsibilities of the project, including the goals and the assignment of a project manager. It is used as a reference document throughout the project life cycle. This document defines what is part of the project and what is not, and lists all the activities that will be carried out during the project life cycle. In other words, it outlines the results of the project and establishes a measurable criterion for success. Creating a management plan defines how the various processes<\/strong> in the project can work together for greater efficiency and productivity. Here the goals, the budget, the program, and the resources are defined. It is also established which approach will be undertaken in order to complete the project, risk assessment, etc. In short, a formal document to help guide, monitor and execute the project. The project charter is included in the project plan<\/strong>. The project has now begun. Here, the technical and organizational parts of the project should be managed and this process serves to facilitate a regular execution of the project work. The project execution is divided into three parts: implementation, management, and reporting. Project work needs more than just pure management. It requires that the work is also monitored and controlled. This includes managing changes, along with the process, tools, and techniques used to manage change and project development.<\/p>\n Changes can be requested during the project life cycle, but these requests must be monitored and controlled to ensure that the quality of the project is not negatively affected. Emerging change requests are evaluated, managed, and documented. It is a project manager\u2019s task to see where the project could not respect the initially established plan and, if so, take corrective action. This last phase includes the review of the various processes used and the evaluation of their success or failure. Everything must be well documented to create an archive on which future projects can refer<\/a>. Therefore, at the end of each phase of the project, it is important to create a document that outlines the lessons learned during this period.<\/p>\nAdditional complications to manage in a project<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nWhat is project integration management?<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe 6 processes of project integration management<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n1. Develop the project charter<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n2. Define and manage the scope<\/h3>\n
\nplan<\/p>\n3. Develop the project management plan<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n4. Direct and manage project work<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n5. Monitor and control project work<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n6. Close the project<\/h3>\n
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