The Business Benefits of GIS: An ROI Approach
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5. Define Project Control

Project Delivery Example

Defining clear lines of responsibility and accountability are vital aspects of IT projects. Implementing assessment tools will allow your organization to manage a GIS program to successful completion.

eBook Chapter

  • Chapter Five: Define Project Control [PDF] - updated 07/09/2008
    This file contains the digital version of Chapter Five from the book "The Business Benefits of GIS".

    This chapter allows organizations to assess their ability to manage a GIS program to successful completion.

Tools and Templates

  • Program Organizational Design [PPT] - updated 07/14/2008
    The Program Organizational Design template visually identifies whether an organization has an appropriate and complete governance team for controlling a GIS program.
  • Capability Maturity Model This item is locked. Please login and agree to the license agreement to access this file. [XLS] - updated 09/02/2008
    If you encounter a macro problem with this Excel 2007 file please see the users guide. [PDF]
    The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) provides a process improvement tool from which you measure your organization's program management competencies.

Case Study

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