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The Teal Book
Overview
An introduction to Part E: Planning and control
Chapter 16
The purpose of planning is to ensure that the outputs, outcomes and benefits of a portfolio, programme or project can be delivered within defined constraints, such as schedule, cost and risk, to achieve the agreed objectives
Chapter 17
The purpose of controlling the work is to ensure that the outcomes are delivered, and benefits realised within the constraints defined in the portfolio plan (for portfolios), business case (for programmes and projects) or work plan (for a work package)
Chapter 18
The purpose of reporting is to ensure the management team(s) and interested parties are aware of the current status and outlook of the work relative to the baselined plan, particularly with respect to the likelihood of achieving the objectives
Chapter 19
The purpose of benefits management is to ensure that the measurable value and other positive impacts resulting from the work are identified, planned and managed so that they can be realised in practice
Chapter 20
The purpose of risk management is to ensure the objectives of a portfolio, programme or project are more likely to be achieved, bearing in mind complexity, uncertainty, unexpected events and threats and opportunities from undertaking the work, using the solution, and from the external environment
Chapter 21
The purpose of issue management is to ensure that the objectives of a portfolio, programme or project are more likely to be achieved when unplanned events occur threatening or enhancing the likelihood of success, which have occurred from undertaking the work, using the solution, and from the external environment
Chapter 22
The purpose of change control is to ensure only beneficial or necessary changes to a baseline are implemented
Chapter 23
The purpose of managing traceability is to ensure the relationships between the different components (or elements) of a solution and the associated management documentation are understood throughout the life cycle
Chapter 24
The purpose of managing information and data in project delivery is to ensure information and its underlying data (digital or physical) is available and reliable for undertaking work and making decisions
Chapter 25
The purpose of procurement and contract management, in the project delivery context, is to ensure that the products and services bought as part of resourcing the work or developing the outputs represent value for money and can be delivered within an acceptable level of risk
Chapter 26
The purpose of stakeholder engagement is to ensure that the needs and concerns of stakeholders are addressed appropriately to enable the objectives of a portfolio, programme or project to be met
Chapter 27
The purpose of communications is to ensure that interactions with stakeholders are effective and likely to contribute to the successful outcomes and delivery of the work
Chapter 28
The purpose of resource management is to balance the supply and demand for appropriate resources (such as skilled people, equipment, material and facilities) to be deployed when needed
Chapter 29
Financial management ensures the efficient and effective management of money (funding) to accomplish the objectives of the organisation
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