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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chapter 2:

- Strategic Management and Project Selection


- Project Management Maturity
- Project Selection Models
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- A Business Project Proposal: The Technical Approach

A. Strategic Management and Project Selection


 Strategic management focuses on aligning projects with business goals.
 Project selection ensures that chosen projects contribute to organizational strategy.
 The project selection process involves evaluating potential projects based on criteria such as
ROI, risk, and alignment with company objectives.
 Key Steps: Identifying objectives, Analyzing opportunities, Setting project priorities

B. Project Management Maturity


- Project management maturity refers to the organization’s proficiency in managing projects.
 Mature organizations have standardized procedures for managing projects effectively.
 Maturity models (like CMMI) assess the ability of an organization to deliver
consistent project success.
 Higher maturity levels lead to improved project success rates.

CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) is a process level improvement training and
appraisal program used to guide organizations in improving their capability to manage projects
and processes. It was originally developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and is
now administered by the CMMI Institute. The model helps organizations develop behaviors that
lead to improved performance.

Key Elements of CMMI:


1. Process Areas: These are specific areas of project or business processes that need to be
developed or improved. CMMI has predefined process areas such as project planning, risk
management, and quality assurance.
2. Maturity Levels: CMMI has five maturity levels that represent the stages of an organization’s
process maturity:

 Level 1: Initial – Processes are ad-hoc and chaotic. Success depends on individual
efforts rather than organizational processes.
 Level 2: Managed – Processes are characterized for specific projects and are often
reactive. Level 3: Defined – Processes are well-characterized and understood across the
organization. They are proactive and more consistent.
 Level 4: Quantitatively Managed – Processes are measured and controlled using
quantitative data. The focus is on process optimization.
 Level 5: Optimizing – Continuous process improvement is emphasized. Processes are
systematically refined and enhanced.

3. Practice Areas:
CMMI includes specific practices within each process area, guiding organizations on what they
need to do to move from one maturity level to the next.

Examples of CMMI Application:

1. Software Development: A company developing software products uses CMMI to standardize


its processes. At level 2, they introduce formal project planning and monitoring. By the time they
reach level 5, they focus on refining processes through feedback and data-driven decision-
making.
2. Manufacturing: In a manufacturing firm, CMMI helps align production processes with
quality goals. At Level 3, the company might implement a defined process for quality checks
across all projects. By Level 5, they are using performance data to predict and prevent
production issues before they occur.
3. Healthcare: A healthcare organization uses CMMI to improve patient care by streamlining
administrative processes. By achieving Level 4 maturity, they quantitatively manage patient flow
to reduce wait times and improve treatment outcomes. Level 5 allows them to continuously
improve based on feedback and data.

Benefits of Using CMMI:


 Improved Process Consistency: Organizations can repeat successes because processes are
defined and standardized.
 Better Risk Management: With higher maturity levels, organizations can predict and
mitigate risks more effectively.
 Increased Efficiency: By focusing on process improvement, organizations reduce waste
and errors, improving overall efficiency.
 Higher Customer Satisfaction: Consistent and reliable processes lead to better products
and services, enhancing customer satisfaction.
CMMI is widely used across industries such as IT, healthcare, defense, and manufacturing to
optimize process management, ensuring sustained success and continuous improvement.

C. Project Selection Models

 Project selection models help organizations decide which projects to pursue.


 Models include: Scoring models, Payback period, Net present value (NPV), and Internal
rate of return (IRR).
 Quantitative and qualitative methods are used to evaluate projects.
 The goal is to select projects that offer the highest strategic value.

Scoring models, Payback period, Net present value (NPV), and Internal rate of return
(IRR).

D. Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

 PPM is the centralized management of processes, methods, and technologies for


selecting and managing a portfolio of projects.
 It ensures that projects align with business goals and resources are allocated
effectively.
 PPM helps in balancing risk and reward across the portfolio.
 PPM frameworks assist in optimizing project delivery and managing project
dependencies.

E. A Business Project Proposal: The Technical Approach

 A business project proposal outlines the technical approach to achieve project


objectives.
 It includes the methodology, technology, and tools that will be used to implement
the project.
 The technical approach covers timelines, resource allocation, and risk
management.
 Key components: Project scope, Feasibility study, Resource requirements, and
Risk mitigation strategies.

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