Gate Review Scheduling Models
Gate Reviews: A Crucial Aspect of Project Governance
Ensuring project success through effective communication and structured decision-making.
The Critical Role of Communication in Project Success
A 2015 study by PMI research indicated that poor decisions due to ineffective communications were the primary factor for project failures in 56% of the studied cases.
Gate reviews are a vital form of communication and a crucial part of project governance, especially for large and complex projects. Sometimes, this process might take months before an approval can be obtained. In this period, many events and developments can occur even before the gate review takes place.
Some governance models design gate reviews to be planned for every month or quarter (or both), while others design them to be requested at the end of each stage. The latter might (or might not) include ad-hoc requested gate reviews when needed, which is considered a third gate review governance model. This adds a degree of complexity to project scheduling when identifying critical milestones. So, how can we schedule gate reviews correctly?
Video Summary: A Guide To Gate Review Scheduling Models
This video delves into the intricacies of gate review scheduling models, emphasizing their importance in project governance. It highlights that gate reviews are a project technical and financial review methodology developed to improve the delivery of critical projects. These reviews are short, sharp, and confidential, conducted by stakeholders and reviewers not directly involved in the project management lifecycle. The video explores different communication approaches within various project methodologies (Waterfall, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, Kanban) and their impact on gate reviews. It also provides practical guidance on incorporating gate reviews into project schedules and managing rescheduling scenarios.
Key Takeaways:
- Poor communication is a leading cause of project failure.
- Gate reviews are essential for effective project governance.
- Different gate review models exist (regular, stage-end, ad-hoc).
- Effective integration of gate reviews into the schedule is crucial.
- Strategies for rescheduling gate reviews (before and after) are vital for project recovery.
Video Agenda: Detailed Topics Covered
Project Governance
The Future Governance
Governance Definition
Governance Culture
Gate Review Process Design
Governance Based On Project Development Stages
Governance Based On Monthly and Quarterly Reviews
Requested Gate Review
The Communication in the Waterfall
The Communication in the PRINCE2
The Communication in the Agile
The Communication in the Lean
The Communication in the KANBAN
The Gate Review Models
Incorporating Gate Reviews into the Project Schedule
Rescheduling Gate Reviews – Before the Gate Review
Rescheduling Gate Reviews – After the Gate Review
Conclusion
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