Key takeaways on a governance structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- A well-defined governance structure is critical for project success<\/strong> as it establishes clear guidelines, roles, and responsibilities, enabling teams to respond effectively to various situations and minimising chaos throughout the project lifecycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The principles of a robust governance structure include:<\/strong> logic, adequacy, transparency, repeatability, and efficiency, which together ensure that the framework is reasonable, adaptable, and capable of facilitating smooth project execution while being easily understood by all team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Effective governance enhances decision-making processes<\/strong> by reducing bottlenecks and increasing reliability and trust among clients<\/strong>, as clear procedures and communication channels minimise misunderstandings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you are looking for the help of an experienced IT partner with over 20 years of experience – get in touch<\/a> with us<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s important in governance structure?
<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe governance structure of any project should be based on a few main principles, so that it is fully applicable throughout the entire process, regardless of the phase of the project<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Logic<\/strong> \u2013 the established framework should be reasonable and make sense to everyone involved.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Adequacy<\/strong> \u2013 there isn\u2019t a set governance structure that works for everyone; this is something that should always be adjusted to the organisation or project at hand.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Transparency<\/strong> \u2013 all information regarding the governance structure has to be clearly stated, understandable and available to every team member.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Repeatability<\/strong> \u2013 the mechanisms and procedures involved should be all-encompassing, so that they can be applied repeatedly to any given situation.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Efficiency<\/strong> \u2013 the governance structure should allow any project to run as smoothly and productively as possible; it has to be solution-oriented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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What are the main roles within the governance structure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe active roles within the governance structure depend on the chosen project management<\/a> methodology. Usually, you may encounter all or only some of these roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Project Owner<\/strong> \u2013 separate from stakeholders, the project owner is responsible for steering the project in the right direction, so that the results meet the client\u2019s needs, values and expectations.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Project Manager<\/strong> \u2013 responsible for running the project on an operational level, the project manager clarifies priorities and coordinates work.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- CTO<\/strong> \u2013 focused exclusively on the technical side of the project.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Team leaders<\/strong> \u2013 they organise tasks within smaller teams of designers or specific developers.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Stakeholders<\/strong> \u2013 they make decisions on the highest level: by defining needs, presenting expectations, and communicating changing business goals.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Steering Committee<\/strong> \u2013 generally speaking, this is a group of people, including the project manager and stakeholders, that monitors and approves the general progress of the project as well as the outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See related articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The ultimate guide to Project Management: strategies, tools and insights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What\u2019s the difference between a Product Manager vs Project Manager?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Data-driven leadership: empowering managers to make informed decisions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Governance structure in practice \u2013 the Future Processing Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Client Engagement Manager \u2013 our success factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFirst of all, in order to facilitate strategic planning for both the project and project resources, we assign one of our expert Client Engagement Managers (CEMs) to the client\u2019s account.<\/strong> If you want to know more about this topic, check out our other text “Client Engagement Manager \u2013 the perfect link between a company and a client<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CEM\u2019s main duty is to ensure that the client is satisfied with the service we deliver and then work together with the client to plan a timeline for any upcoming new projects.<\/p>\n\n\n
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We provide continuous management and innovation,<\/strong>\u00a0ensuring the solution evolves and improves over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
- What\u2019s the difference between a Product Manager vs Project Manager?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Project Manager<\/strong> \u2013 responsible for running the project on an operational level, the project manager clarifies priorities and coordinates work.
- Adequacy<\/strong> \u2013 there isn\u2019t a set governance structure that works for everyone; this is something that should always be adjusted to the organisation or project at hand.
- The principles of a robust governance structure include:<\/strong> logic, adequacy, transparency, repeatability, and efficiency, which together ensure that the framework is reasonable, adaptable, and capable of facilitating smooth project execution while being easily understood by all team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n