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The Phases of Project Management

Lillian, Thanks and is communication really a phase or does it cut across all of the phases? Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Phases of Project Management

David, Great point and you are right about it depending on the nature of the project. I'm wondering at what point though you are able to determine which areas will need more focus? Is there a particular way you analyze the project to decide? Dr. Eric Goodman

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Process! Process! Process!

Genevieve, These are wonderful questions to help you and others better understand where there are underlying issues in the process and then to identify how best to proceed. Keep up the great approach! Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Phases of Project Management

Kris, Great point about the importance of defining projects! I'm wondering if you've found any approaches helpful in terms of defining a project? Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Phases of Project Management

David, Great points about the need for defining and organizing. You mention the need for championing a project, so I'm wondering how you help ensure at happens? Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Phases of Project Management

Excellent point and thanks Judy. You are right about communication and there is also something to be said about how a team works together and the trust they have of one another.

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The Phases of Project Management

Paul, Great point about the importance of the planning stage! Any guidance on how to create a clear plan of attack based on your experience? Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Phases of Project Management

Judy, So true! And planning is definitely critical along with the right team. Do you think that planning reflects the most important phase of project management? Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Phases of Project Management

Judy, Excellent points about the importance of communication and building a team. I'm curious what specific approaches or techniques you've found helpful in terms of enhancing communication or building a team? Dr. Eric Goodman

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The Project Charter

Nikki, Great point about unforeseen events. Do you think there is ever a time that a charter would change in its entirety? Dr. Eric Goodman