3 success factors for transformational change Action items So, what actions can you take now to help encourage a successful initiative? A lot depends on where you are in the life cycle of the program. If you have not yet started, hopefully you have a program management organization (PMO) that can help you objectively assess whether you have laid the appropriate foundation and established a sound business case. Do you know if your projects are on track to achieve the stated benefits? Are they on schedule and on budget? Do you have the right people leading them? If you are uncertain of the answers, you have work to do. Start now. Contact Steve Lyman Managing Director Business Advisory Services T +1 404 475 0070 E steve.lyman@us.gt.com If you have a program already underway, consider having an independent party such as your internal audit team or a proven PMO service provider conduct a program health check. Using an objective framework such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge established by the Project Management Institute can help determine where you may have risk or opportunity for improvement.

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