10.27 Performing Reality Checks and Fit for Purpose

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10.27 Performing Reality Checks and “Fit for Purpose”

With any major undertaking, it is always a good idea to have the proposal reviewed and scrutinized before the start of work. For project plans, this walk-through should include a full review by a knowledgeable team outside the purview of the current project. The SPMO often fulfills this role and can provide guidance on areas that may have been overlooked or are incorrectly calculated. The SPMO serves an important role in this process and ensures that the plan will perform all actions needed to succeed. The SPMO’s expertise should be leveraged at every opportunity, even by experienced Project Managers. Wizardly advice–another set of eyes never hurts.

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