Project Management

1. Project Management Processes*

We don’t have a formal project management process.
Our project management process is informal or performed infrequently.
We use an informal project management process on a regular basis for bigger projects.
We follow an informal project management process, but occasionally try to follow the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines (project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring and control, project closure).
We follow a formal project management methodology (e.g., PMI guidelines) for all projects. Our project goals and objectives are clearly documented, dependencies and critical paths are identified and reviewed, and tasks are closely managed by the team and tracked using a comprehensive project management software.
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2. Project Management Staffing*

We don’t have dedicated project management staff.
Project management staff members are appointed informally or infrequently.
Project management staff members are appointed in a somewhat formalized manner or on a regular basis; projects are run by appointed staff as they deem appropriate.
Project leaders are Project Management Professionals (certified by PMI); project team members are assigned to specific, clear roles; appropriate stakeholders are involved in regular communication.
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3. Data-Driven Performance Tracking*

We don’t or rarely track project data.
We sometimes use project data and tracking methods or do so informally.
We sometimes track projects and data or do so through a somewhat formalized process (project data can be made available upon request, we have established key performance indicators [KPIs]).
Project data is available in real-time. Our KPIs are established, monitored regularly, and are discussed further among the appropriate stakeholders.
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4. Root Cause Analysis*

We never perform root cause analyses.
We perform root cause analyses informally or infrequently.
We perform root cause analyses through a somewhat formal process or somewhat regularly.
We perform root cause analyses regularly and through a formal process; issues are identified and discussed, root causes are reviewed, and resolutions defined and executed.
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5. Risk Identification and Prevention*

We have no means of risk identification and prevention.
We perform risk identification and prevention informally or infrequently.
We use a somewhat formalized method for risk identification and prevention loosely based on PMI guidelines.
Our formalized risk management and prevention method uses PMI guidelines. Potential risks are recognized and monitored; risk management plans are put in place to address risks and are regularly reviewed and adapted to meet current conditions.
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6. Change Management*

We don’t use any change management methodologies.
We use informal or infrequent change management methodologies.
We employ somewhat formalized change management methodologies or change management occurs only some of the time.
Our change management methodologies are conducted in alignment with PMI guidelines; stakeholders are involved throughout the planning and execution phases of necessary changes.
I don’t know.

7. Collaboration*

We work in silos and don’t collaborate with other departments on projects.
We collaborate with other departments, but infrequently.
We occasionally collaborate with other departments or do so with a small team or on a one-on-one basis.
Project team is multi-divisional and involves cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.
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