I just did my first PMChat.
I didn't want to be answering the questions myself during the chat, just
focussing on what everyone else was saying, so here are my considered
answers...
Q1) About you: What role do you normally carry out within
projects? Are you a PM, BA, Sponsor, or something else entirely?
A1) I do a variety
of roles, so I describe myself as a "PM/BA hybrid thingy", where
"thingy" = internal consultant
Q2) How do you use to ensure that you have an
appropriate level of top-management support for, and throughout your projects?
A2a) I check they're aware what's needed from them. If
they're not keen to provide that, then I try and keep away from the project.
A2b) Then frequent comms throughout
Q3) How do you ensure that you have established appropriate
success criteria for your projects?
A3) If there's a
great customer and UR for the project, & customers have been consulted,
it's usually clear what success looks like.
Q4) How do you ensure that there are sufficiently clear
and detailed requirements and scope on your projects?
A4) I speak to the
users, ask them about their work and problems. I also try and work out what
their departmental business model is.
Q5) How do you ensure that you have sufficient resources
and training to carry out the project?
A5) I'd try to
convince managers first before a visit to the sponsor for assistance. I also prefer
to train people up if possible.
Q6) What do you do
if those resources just aren't there, or not made available to you?
A6) Short answer: No
staff = no project!
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