This document discusses four key obstacles to managing global projects: communication, scope and procurement, direction, and sponsorship. Effective communication is important for sharing information and managing expectations across different regions. Proper scope and procurement involves allocating resources to the right locations to maximize cost and delivery. Managing direction requires setting clear scope and expectations for each region. Strong senior-level sponsorship is needed in each region as project managers rely on implied authority. The document provides tips for overcoming these obstacles such as using tools like instant messaging, email, video calls, and project management software.

1. Managing Projects Across Borders Jeffrey Hurley December 2010

2. Or…How do I reliably deliver in 4 different Regions while working with teams in 7 different Countries?

3. Managing a global project requires more than managing time differences

4. It is about managing four Obstacles to Great Global Project Management

5. First: Communication

6. How do you feel when information isn’t being shared?

7. Reach Frequency

8. Second: Scope & Procurement

9. Scope: I want a Rocket Ship But…we are an investment bank

10. Getting resources allocated in the appropriate locations to maximize cost and delivery

11. Third: Direction

12. Managing scope and expectations for each region

13. What do team members do when the requirement doesn’t work in reality

14. Fourth: Sponsorship

15. Do you have Senior Level Business Sponsorship in each Region

16. Project Managers use implied authority

17. Are you Using Your Tools Instant Messenger Email Video on your phone SharePoint Phone Calls/Conference Calls Voicemail Then PowerPoint/Excel/Project/PPM

18. If you are going to make a commitment Be prepared to deliver on that promise…

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