Address & Remove Stuff 4.1

Question 1

What are some ways to address Sponsor Silence?

Answer 1

1. talk to them directly to determine what is the best way to get a response in a timely manner
2. prioritize decisions for them
3. let them know that some decisions are required, and if they are not able to make those decisions on time, the team and project are impacted
4. make them feel safe to make a decision by addressing potential risks for them

Question 2

When it’s difficult to zero in on the source of project logjams what can be used to help identify and resolve the problem?

Answer 2

bottleneck analysis process

A bottleneck analysis is a lean management tool that helps make workflows run smoothly and quickly.

Question 3

What tool can be used for evaluating processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities?

Answer 3

Value stream map

Used to analyze the bottleneck

Question 4

How can managers minimize the blowback from implementing new processes?

Answer 4

by piloting them on smaller, discrete projects first

Question 5

To prevent new regulatory requirements from choking a project’s momentum in the first place, it also helps to revisit the organization’s what?

Answer 5

change control process

A change control process is a way for project managers to submit requests to stakeholders for review. It can be used to manage large projects with multiple moving parts.