Project Management Method contains…
Life Cycle
Procedures for risk management, change control, etc
Checklists and general guidance (gate review lists)
Org structure with roles & responsibilities
Templates
Advantages of Project Management Methods
Structure Based on Best Practice Consistency - documents, reporting, approach Tailoring for complexity (high/low) Improved confidence/governance Training is easier Continuous improvement environment Stops reinventing the wheel Common language - project cross over
Good Governance comes from…
Project Sponsors Life Cycle Business Case - strategy Reporting (Gate reviews) Scrutiny (audits) Engaged stakeholders Frank disclosure Culture of improvement