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The role of Program Management varies from company to company, as does the scope of the overall PM process. The goal of this process should be to manage the inputs and outputs of developing a product or service. To achieve success, systems must be set up to work together to allow interconnected processes. The key to an effective PM system is the integration of practices into one cohesive system that allows these functional areas to work together. By breaking down the processes that support Program Management into manageable pieces, improvements can be made one step at a time--building a ladder to success.
The following best practices can be regarded as rungs on this ladder. At the top of the ladder is a successful product launch. Although it's possible to reach the top with certain rungs missing, the goal is to utilize best practices to make the journey easier--to guarantee all of the rungs are in place to assure an effortless climb.
One of the first, and most important, set of steps on this ladder is program planning. A good planning process is instrumental in positioning an organization for success. Program planning includes defining detailed work elements, identifying resources to complete work, scheduling the tasks, establishing budgets, and attaining approval.
Natasha, I really enjoyed reading this post today. Taking stock of where you are on the ladder of success can be a great way to slow down to speed up. It allows for someone to say, hey.. I am not there yet, but I see and know where I am going. The best thing is, when you can look up the ladder to your destiny and see the hand a great mentor that is eager to take you with them. I agree with you, doing the basics consistently is best way to climb the ladder:)
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