Strategic Management: Trending

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Was the project goal defined clearly, in terms that the sponsor can understand? If not, how could the goal have been redefined?

Is the sponsor financially and organizationally able to provide all needed resources? If not, who was the real sponsor and could they get the real sponsor involved?

Did they express the core project concept clearly and succinctly? If not, redefine the core project description for them.

Was some form of project scope and risk analysis or needs analysis conducted to show a bona fide need for the product (deliverables) of the project? If not, should project have been abandoned or an appropriate analysis that proves project need be provided?

Did they clearly express the costs and benefits of the project? If not, restate the description of costs and benefits in terms appropriate to the situation.

Did they consult all project stakeholders to obtain their opinions about the need, scope, risk and feasibility? If not, identify missing stakeholders and explain how they could have addressed this requirement.

Did they define the project scope, risk and strategy in enough detail to enable the sponsor(s) to really understand what they’re getting into? If not, restate the project scope, risk and strategy in a way that can be understood.

Are the results of the research assembled into a well-written document and/or presentation? Ensure all APA and writing requirements are met.