Standard Project Methodology Advantages

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What are the benefits of having standard project methodologies? (part 1)	Links to organisational governance (i.e. authorisation gates for funding, sponsor appointment, delegated authority). Coordinated business approach. Consistency - Similar processes used to develop and produce like products at the same times in the life cycle(s).
What are the benefits of having standard project methodologies? (part 2)	Continuity - Documented and recorded set process and templates allow for changes in project team members with minimal disruption. Communications - Simple layout, clearly described, creates common language. Aids integration between multiple projects allowing interchangeable teams.
What are the benefits of having standard project methodologies? (part 3)	Clarity - No ambiguity on roles, product purpose or it's route through the life cycle. Capability - Retention of documents for future analysis of success and failures, lessons learnt. Project methods compliment project life cycle.

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	Created by Althea Green about 8 years ago