Book description
Challenges and Best Practices of Managing Government Projects and Programs provides a crucial foundation for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, as well as constituents to realize the benefits governments can bring to their people.Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Key Characteristics of Government Projects and Programs
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3. Recommendations for Government Projects and Programs
- 3.1. Non-Financial Benefits
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3.2. Political Environment
- 3.2.1. Consider Legal Consultation to Ensure that Proposed Ideas are in Line with Current Legislation
- 3.2.2. Consider Financial Consultation to Improve Understanding of Economic Aspects of the Project
- 3.2.3. Ensure that the Project is Aligned with Agencies’ Strategies
- 3.2.4. Consider Public-Private Partnership (PPP) when Appropriate
- 3.2.5. Ensure PPPs are Economically Feasible
- 3.2.6. Provide Project Managers More Authority
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3.3. Formal Process
- 3.3.1. Establish and Follow Government Project Management Framework and Processes
- 3.3.2. Follow Formal Planning and Estimating Processes that Incorporate Lessons Learned
- 3.3.3. Follow a Formal Risk Management Process
- 3.3.4. Follow Formal Project Monitoring and Change Management Processes
- 3.3.5. Establish and Follow Project Governance Framework
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3.4. Megaprojects
- 3.4.1. Develop a Base Cost Estimate and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Megaprojects
- 3.4.2. Align the Project Cost with the Annual Budget Cycle
- 3.4.3. Consider Off-the-Shelf Solutions Over High-Risk New Development when Possible
- 3.4.4. Split Programs into Smaller Manageable Projects for Tight Project Control
- 3.4.5. Develop Contingency Plan and Monitor Risks
- 3.4.6. Identify Training Needs for Large-Scale Megaprojects
- 3.5. Long Product Life Cycle
- 3.6. Multiple Stakeholders
- 4. Discussion
- 5. Concluding Remarks
- 6. Appendix
- 7. References
Product information
- Title: Challenges and Best Practices of Managing Government Projects and Programs
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2014
- Publisher(s): Project Management Institute
- ISBN: None
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