Project management is
the process and activity of planning and organizing resources to achieve
specific goals. How can this make a difference in your agency? How could it not
make a difference in your agency?
Properly managing
projects is the essential component that separates a great agency from a bad
one. The best way to have a successful project is the plan properly. Project
management starts with the planning stage.
You’ll want to put plans
in place at the beginning of your project so you can determine what your final
outcome will be, what you need to get there, what resources are necessary, how
much time will it take, and the costs associated with this.
You’ll want to keep all
of these factors in mind when hiring a technology solution Partner. Make sure
you’re outlining your expectations.
Staying on schedule
The most significant
thing that project management does is it helps you stay on schedule with what
you’re looking to accomplish. This has been an underlying trend in this guide.
If your residents expect you to address their concerns in a timely manner, then
staying on track is one of the most important goals to achieve.
When you have limited
time and resources, you’ll want to break each job down into small steps to make
sure that there are no bottlenecks in the process.
Tracking expenses
As a local government
agency, you’ll want to keep track of all your expenses so you can explain where
the money is going. When you’re limited on funds, every dollar counts, and
having a project management plan in place will ensure that you keep track of
the money going in so you stay on budget at all times.
Control over the outcome
When you have goals and
milestones to reach, you’ll be able to easily absorb the task so you can reach
that goal easier. Every step should have a clear roadmap that moves you from
one to the other.
For example, if your goal is to renovate a dilapidated public park and add a splash pad, your agency should have clear goals and milestones to reach to achieve that outcome. Proper project management will help you reach those goals and make sure that you stay on track towards your desired outcome.
