SCALING THE WORK

After sizing the project during the initial phase of the project lifecycle, the next step is to tailor the pragmatic PM approach to meet the needs of the project. After making a high-level estimate of the project's size, cost, complexity, risk, and organizational impact, the project team can apply the principles of pragmatic PM to determine just how much project management effort, planning, and documentation are required to support the project.

Applying the five essential elements of pragmatic project management PM to each project will increase the chance of project success. Sizing each project appropriately, adjusting each essential element of pragmatic PM to scale, and tailoring project management efforts to meet the needs of each unique project will ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

The chapters that follow describe how to scale the five essential elements of pragmatic project management to suit each unique project.