In this episode, we discuss competencies 3a. governance and 3b. reviews.

The professional practice criteria for 3A. Governance are

PP1.1 Defined reporting, decision-making hierarchies, and levels of authority for a project.

PP1.2 Established the relationship between a project's governance and the organisation's governance structures.

PP1.3 Designed the project governance structure taking into account context, complexity, and potential impact.

PP1.4 Adapted or adjusted the governance structure as required

PP1.5 Ensured clarity of ownership and levels of authority by agreeing the responsibilities and accountabilities with relevant individuals.

PP1.6 Ensured effective decision making through maintained governance structures.

PP1.7 Ensured effective reporting through maintained governance structures for appropriate staffing and maintenance

The professional practice criteria for 3B. Reviews are

PP1.1 Considered factors which need to be evaluated during a review.

PP1.2 Established and implemented a schedule of reviews incorporating key milestones.

PP1.3 Obtained appropriate information from valid sources to inform the reviews.

PP1.4 Maintained records of any deviations from plans to include reasons for and responses to, the deviations. PP1.5 Communicated the outcomes of reviews to relevant stakeholders.

PP1.6 Confirmed stakeholder understanding and acceptance of proposed actions.

PP1.7 Implemented agreed actions and updated lessons learned.

PP1.8 Conducted and documented a close out review.

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