Project success factors are agreement on goals,a plan, good communication, scope control, and management support. A successful project is to meet stakeholders' expectations,the project rules are the foundation.
Project rule one is documented agreements-- all the stakeholders must agree on the goals and guidelines of the project. So project manager begin to have everything down on paper before the project begin.
Project rule two is controlled scope--control requirements and maintain a narrow focus on the original objectives and be as specific as possible in order to avoid overruns schedules and budgets.
Project rule three is management support--a sponsor is always the important factor of a successful project. There are four methods to make sure everyone understands and agree to the project rules. first, the project charter is the starting point and identify the stakeholders,authority project manager and objective. It is the communications tool for the references through the project. Second, Statement of work--define the scope of work that required and the time it to be performed. For instance, it sets expectations, deliverable and what is acceptable. Third, the responsibility matrix--is a designed chart to show who is responsible for what? which is to use to clarify responsibilities roles in the task. Forth, the communication plan--for stakeholders to get information.
A successful project needs a well prepared foundations with project rules. And documentary everything for further information and support.
Documentation is really important. On top of creating documentation, we also need the stakeholders to sign-off the documentation.
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