- Foreword and Introduction
- 1: Putting projects in context
- 2: Entity arrangements
- 2.1 Strategic alignment
- 2.2 People and culture
- 2.3 Effective governance
- 2.4 Common APS Requirements
- Summary for entity arrangements
- 3: Individual project proposals
- 3.1 Clarifying the concept
- 3.2 The business case
- 3.3 Approving the project
- Summary for individual projects
- 4: Project implementation
- Appendices
- Quick reference card
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2.2 Having the right people and culture
The planning and approval of projects can be more effective if there is a pool of executives with appropriate skills to provide leadership and informed feedback to staff undertaking planning. The quality of planning advice will be greater in an environment that deals maturely with risk and uncertainty, where relevant specialist skills are available, and where there is a shared understanding of key concepts and planning processes among the people involved. An environment that promotes openness to independent review and assurance will further improve the quality of project plans.
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