Ideal Project Management
Generic Project Management preaches delivering projects on time and within budget for a specific scope. It may not give as much attention to the human element of project management and may not be as focused on continuous improvement. Project Managers who execute their projects with this narrow mindset face the ultimate challenge of being too narrow in their approach, limiting their own professional growth and job satisfaction. Additionally, the organizations using this approach don’t gain the intended outcomes from the undertaken projects. There is a better approach: Ideal Project Management.
Ideal Project Management is a holistic approach that combines the industry standard of the iron triangle (scope, time and cost), with “Art”, “Psychology” and “Common sense” attributes for seamless and effective Project Management. The IPP framework represents the perfect blend of industry models that can easily be scaled from Projects → Program → Portfolio management. It considers the human element of project management and emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Look at the following basic example - notice the difference?
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Normal project management: A project manager might develop a detailed project plan and then communicate it to the team. The team would then follow the plan to complete the project.
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Ideal Project Management: A project manager would involve the team in developing the project plan. The team would then meet regularly to review the plan and to make adjustments as needed. The project manager would also work to build a sense of team spirit and to create a positive work environment.