Project Governance Resource Library
A White Paper written by Jed Simms and published by TEC that describes some of our research into Project Governance and its failings, and how this needs to be addressed to ensure effective Project Governance
The Project Sponsor Charter
Clear statement of the Project Sponsor's value-focused charter together with a quick reference guide to the key questions the answers to which a Sponsor needs to know at all times
The Project Sponsor Quick Reference Checklist
Handy four-page Sponsor-specific quick reference guide by project phase (set up, planning, delivery and closure/beyond) to ensure you are focused on the right issues and know what is required to be done
Project Steering Committee Charter
Clear statement of the Project Steering Committee's value-focused charter together with a quick reference guide to the key questions the answers to which each Committee member needs to know at all times
The Project Steering Committee Quick Reference Checklist
Handy four-page Steering Committee-specific quick reference guide by project phase (set up, planning, delivery and closure/beyond) to ensure you are focused on the right issues and know what is required to be done
The 10 Governance Models
The 10 models and frameworks every person involved in project governance needs to know and understand. Each model is explained in terms of its impact and how it can be used to improve project results.
The Project Sponsor performance evaluation checklist
A simple but informative checklist for all those involved in a project to quickly score the project sponsor's performance. The results are tracked in the context of the project's level of success.
The Project Steering Committee member's performance evaluation checklist
A simple but informative checklist for all those involved in a project to quickly score each project steering committee member's performance. The results are tracked in the context of the project's level of success.
The Business Project Governance schema
A diagrammatic representation of the major process components of business project governance -- very useful in understanding how the different components relate and fit together
Terms of reference for a Project Investment Committee
The Project Investment Committee is the primary source of project approval and allocation of resources and funds. It's roles is fundamental to the selection of the right projects
Terms of reference for a Project Prioritisation Committee
While often the same membership as the Project Investment Committee, the role of the Project Prioritisation Committee is to assess the relative priority of new, planned and existing projects to ensure the funds and resources are allocated to the most appropriate projects
Terms of reference for an Enterprise-wide Portfolio Management Office
The Portfolio Management Office can have a dramatic impact on the overall success (or otherwise) of a portfolio of projects. It can operate as an adjunct to projects and as a sub-committee of the Project Investment Committee. When performed well, the EPMO can make 1+1=3
Terms of reference for a Business Unit Project Investment Committee
In multi-divisional, multi-company or federated structures local business units can have delegated powers in relation to projects. These BU-PICs need to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Terms of reference for a Business Unit Portfolio Management Office
In multi-divisional, multi-company or federated structures local business units can have their own portfolio management offices to control and report on their local portfolio of projects. This terms of reference covers their own role and how they relate to the Corporate PMO.
Terms of reference for a Business Unit Project Investment Committee
In multi-divisional, multi-company or federated structures local business units can have delegated powers in relation to projects. These BU-PICs need to understand their respective roles and responsibilities.
(The Enterprise PIC terms of reference is bundled with "How to establish effective governance structures")
Terms of reference for a Business Unit Portfolio Management Office
In multi-divisional, multi-company or federated structures local business units can have their own portfolio management offices to control and report on their local portfolio of projects. This terms of reference covers their own role and how they relate to the Corporate PMO.
(The Enterprise-wide PMO terms of reference is bundled with "How to establish effective governance structures")
Terms of reference for Project Sponsors
The Project Sponsor's roles and accountabilities are clearly stated in a format consistent with the other governance bodies.
Terms of reference for Project Steering Committees
The Project Steering Committee's roles and accountabilities are clearly stated in a format consistent with the other governance bodies