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A comprehensive guide to using Routemap and ensuring projects are set up for success

 

A handbook developed by the IPA to support project delivery professionals understand and apply Routemap, the IPA’s support tool for novel or complex major projects.

 

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Routemap provides an early intervention that supports this effective project set up. It is a structured and tested methodology that ensures best practice and learning about the most common causes of project failure are considered at crucial early stages of development.

This handbook is divided into two main sections:

  • Section 1 – Introducing Routemap

This section explains what Project Routemap (Routemap) is, when to use it, the key benefits it offers, and who will find it useful. It also explains the different ways you can apply Routemap, whether as a structured
exercise or simply as a rich source of good practice that you can refer to at any time.

  • Section 2 – Applying Routemap using the 10-Step process

This section sets out a step by step process to follow if you want to apply Routemap to your project though a structured exercise.

The handbook is use for anyone looking to set up a project, and particularly those individuals responsible for planning and facilitation.


Product Information

Collection Project Routemap

Delivery vehicle Appraisal, Definition, Feasibility, Programme, Project

Practice Planning, Planning and Control

Product type Tools, templates and techniques, Workbooks and guides

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