specific goal specific time period specific resource unique work arrangement temporary organization
The line is optimized towards routine work. When one new problem arises, one specific request is given to a project group through a project charter trying to solve this problem. After the problem is solved, the result is implemented in the line, and initiates new work routine in the line.
- pm works outside the hierarchies, indicating more authority and direct responsibility
- A generalist leading specialists. Requires transparency, democratic approach.
- Responsive and understand the signals of stakeholders
- Be creative on unknown changes
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sponsor: project owner, responsible for business impact and project goals. appoints pm and allocate resources. approves project delivery. appoints steering committee.
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steering committee: ensure the project is inline with the organization's goal. secure project scope statement and project plan. assess results and decide if project should proceed or suspend. decited on changing proposals.
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pm: make sure goal's reached. plan and organize the project. arrange meeting with steering committee.
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resource owner (usually one line manager): provides resource to the project.
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reference group: ensure stakeholders to get info on the project. has an advisory function, providing ideas and view points.
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project group: carry out delegated activities. reports on achivements.
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quality assurance manager: appointed by the sponsor. assess the project's quality regardint to result, progress and work process.
schedule variance = earned value - planned value negative value means that we are behind the schedule
cost variance = earned value - actual cost negative value means that we are spending more money than we were expected
the critical path is the sequence activities which determines the the earliest finish-by-date for a project.
the project's total duration estimation is accomplished by adding the estimated T for each activity on the critical path.