Getting a Clear Scope for Your Project: A Conversation with Joseph Garfield

Joseph Garfield believes the starting point for any project is discovering what users and other stakeholders need from that project. That’s why I wanted to speak with him about the core topic of getting a clear scope for your project.

Joseph Garfield is an IT Project Manager whose focus is on managing large teams to plan and execute complex technology programs and projects.

Through his business, Phase 3 IT Project Management, Joseph has developed a simple, effective approach for setting up and operating a robust project, with a light touch.

The three phases of his P3 approach are:
• Discover
• Design
• Deliver
And the starting point is discovering what users and other stakeholders need from the project.

That’s why I wanted to speak with him about core topic of scoping your project.

Joseph and I discuss
1. Why is scoping a project important?
2. What is the very first step in scoping?
3. Who should you involve in this process?
4. How do you document your findings?
5. When is scoping the project complete?


How you can contact Joseph Garfield and learn more about what Joseph does...

Business Website: https://www.phase3it.com

How to Start an IT Project in Just 5 Minutes. This is the video you referenced in our chat that provides a brief introduction to project scoping:    • Learn How to Start an IT Project in J...  
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Sample Runbook: https://bit.ly/fellowship_project
3D Project Methodology (Summary): https://bit.ly/3DProjectProcess

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00:00 - Joseph Garfield
00:59 - Why is Scoping important?
02:19 - What is the first step in scoping?
03:21 - Who are your key stakeholders?
04:54 - Key Stakeholders are Leaders
06:17 - Handling conflicting senior sponsor views
09:03 - Reconciling different opinions
10:20 - Project Charter
12:42 - How to document your scope statement
13:36 - Getting formal sign-off
15:13 - When are we finished with scoping?
17:03 - Maintaining scope through the life of your project
17:23 - Herding Cats - Gratuitous kitten picture
17:42 - Project Accountability Reviews
19:17 - The three words Project Managers fear most…
19:59 - Final Tips
20:15 - It’s easy to get bullied
21:27 - Servant Leadership
21:48 - Contacting Joseph Garfield
23:55 - Thank you, Joseph




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