Project Management Framework - The Concept

A comprehensive PMO Framework is critical to guide a project successfully through its lifecycle, from beginning to end.  A PMO Framework we have used with clients has 4 project phases: Concept, Initiation, Delivery and Close. 

Having a clear project methodology, processes, and tools and templates enable project managers to guide their teams through the project phases.  An easy and frequently used PM tool is their Checklist.  They can refer to this tool many times during the day to make sure they are doing all the critical work needed during the project phase in which they find themselves.

Key project activities during the first phase of a project, Concept Phase, are listed in our Project Management Checklist below.

Concept Phase:

• Confirm Project Scope
• Create Project Scope Statement
• Identify Key Project Team Roles
• Identify & Confirm Project Customer(s)
• Identify & Confirm Stakeholder(s)
• Assemble the Project Steering Committee
• Develop High-Level Project Timeline
• Draft Document to Present to Steering Committee / Project Governance Process for Go/No-Go Decision

 
Although the Concept Phase involves a lot of work, it is worth spending the time and effort and is critical to setting your project up for success.

Are there any other activities you recommend in the first phase of a project?

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Julie Medulan

About the Author
 
Julie Medulan is the Director of Practice Management and a Principal Consultant, for ProcureVision, LLC.  Creation of and education around consulting methodologies and processes is a key part of her role, to ensure each client has an implementable solution and a successful outcome.  ProcureVision’s clients reap the benefits of Julie’s consulting proficiency through the proven methodologies our teams use to delivers our consulting engagements.