Using project and programme management to handle ‘unique assignments’

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Title:	Using project and programme management to handle ‘unique assignments’
Author(s):	Kippenberger, T
Citation:	Kippenberger, T, (2000) "Using project and programme management to handle ‘unique assignments’", Antidote, The, Vol. 5 Iss: 4, pp.6 - 10
Keywords:	Management learning, Organizations, Project management
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/EUM0000000006778 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Claims some organizations produce largely the same products or services year in, year out, e.g. issuing passports or driving licences, treating patients, handling financial transactions, assembling consumer products, etc. Uses 3 Figures to emphasize points made and discusses both the project approach and the programme approach. States an important aspect of programme management is progress control, which should be a combination of two approaches: regular progress control; and ad hoc progress control. Concludes programme management is a management process and, if properly used — not as a dogmatic, prescribed procedure — but as a means of improving co-operation through help and communication.