Health Check Questions
Senior Management (ask a typical senior manager who has a current or recent interest in a project)
Please rate each of the following statements from 1 (not true at all) to 5 (totally true).
We have selected the right project
The project is still relevant
I am confident that the project will be successful
I am confident that the Project Manager is properly trained and experienced for the job
I am confident that the Project Manager really understands what we expect of him and from the project
I am confident that we understand the risks, the approach to containing those risks and that these are acceptable
I am confident that we know what is going on and can stop or re-direct the project if necessary
I can get routine independent advice on the status of the project
There are appropriate Quality Control arrangements in place
I am confident in the arrangements for controlling changes
TOTAL SCORE (a score lower than 40 may indicate problems)
Project Management (ask a typical project manager of a current or recent project)
Please rate each of the following statements: from 1 (not true at all) to 5 (totally true).
I am confident that my management are really committed to this project
I really understand what are the real business issues for this project
I am confident that the project is feasible within the given constraints
I really understand the scope of the project manager role and I feel adequately trained in all relevant aspects
I am satisfied with the project organisation and the personnel allocated
I really have the authority I need to get the job done
I am confident that my management understand what the project is about and what support I expect from them
I have access to senior management when I need it and I will get the support I need
I am confident that the Users are really committed to this project and will fulfil their obligations
I really have the tools and support staff needed to do the job effectively and efficiently
The reporting requirements imposed on me are reasonable and non-bureaucratic
I am confident in the technical basis on which the project is planned
I am confident that I understand the risks and feel comfortable with the approach to containing those risks
I am confident that the right resources will be available as and when they are needed
TOTAL SCORE (a score lower than 55 may indicate problems)
Project Staff (ask anyone who has worked in a technical capacity on a project recently)
Please rate each of the following statements: from 1 (not true at all) to 5 (totally true).
I really know my part in this project (good communications, well briefed)
I feel capable of playing my part effectively (properly trained, well managed)
I am confident in the whole set up (the project manager, my team leader, the standards, technical issues, constraints)
I am confident that my contribution will be valued and my ideas and concerns listened to and acted on
TOTAL SCORE (a score lower than 16 may indicate problems)