The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

TIME PROCESS39Multiple Dependent Projects

What:	Planning projects responsible for independently developed components that are part of a large, complex system.
When:	Project planning, execution, and control.
Results:	Proactive identification and resolution of project interdependencies and successful complex programs.

Define and Decompose the Program

Program management, which is the responsibility for very large, complex projects, begins with overall scope definition. As with any project, the goals must align with business strategies and rely on requirements collection from users. The success of large programs depends on very strong sponsorship to get the significant undertaking underway, to deal promptly with complex decisions, and to ...