What is a project?
A temporary assignment with a clear goal (something new, a significant improvement, a new way of working), a beginning and an end, for which people from various disciplines are needed.
The 5 project phases
From a sharp start to an impactful finish: in each phase you know exactly what is needed to keep your project on track.
20 concrete steps with accompanying toolbox.
Practical steps, smart templates, and handy formats that you can use immediately — conveniently bundled in 1 project toolbox.
Prioritizing: WHICH projects to do now
Management prioritizes the right projects needed to realize the strategy through strategic portfolio management.
Initiation: determine the WHAT of a project
Coordinate the project assignment between the client and project manager and determine who you will need for the project.
Planning: Determine the HOW of a project
Develop the project assignment into a detailed project plan, together with the appointed project team members.
Execute: Execute the project plan (DOE)
In this phase, you simply execute the agreed-upon plan efficiently and adjust where necessary. "Go slow in order to go fast."
Transfer & Close: Get results
Don't abandon the project too soon. Hand it over to the organization, monitor results, and celebrate successes.
Whether you are taking on a single project or undergoing a major transformation – everything starts with overview and coherence. A project ensures improvement at a specific point. A program bundles multiple projects that together create a greater impact. And a portfolio? That helps make the right choices among all those good ideas.
A PMO (Project Management Office) keeps everything together. Think of it as a smart director behind the scenes: ensuring the right things happen, that obstacles are resolved, and that you, as an organization, truly move forward – without getting lost in your own plans.
It may seem like a lot, but with the right structure, it becomes surprisingly manageable and feasible. And I am happy to help with that.
