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It allows the project manager to make a self-assessment on the status of the project. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The questionnaire must be sent to the Delivery Manager 24 hours before the meeting along with the structuring documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The Contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The QAP and its key processes (change, risks, testing, communication, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">Validation reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The minutes of the last committees (steering and project)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">Subcontracts and associated QAPs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">Project Dashboards (Weekly Report)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">KPIs for the management of test phases (TU, TI, UAT, VABF, VABE, VSR)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The Delivery Manager will specify any other documents that are necessary to conduct the check-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"a_c_50a7110f n_c_50a7110f CanvasSection CanvasSection-col CanvasSection-sm12 CanvasSection--read CanvasSection-xl6 q_c_50a7110f\" data-automation-id=\"CanvasSection\">\n<div class=\"ControlZone ControlZone--clean a_e_50a7110f\" data-automation-id=\"CanvasControl\" id=\"108e0f07-fe29-4427-a00b-c1c7ff2f0127\">\n<div class=\"ControlZone--control\">\n<div data-sp-feature-tag=\"Rich Text Editor\" class=\"rte-webpart rte--ck5 rte--read-ck5 headerFontSizeLegacy uniformSpacingForElements\" data-sp-feature-instance-id=\"108e0f07-fe29-4427-a00b-c1c7ff2f0127\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div data-automation-id=\"textBox\" class=\"ck-content rteEmphasis root-174\">\n<h2><span class=\"fontColorThemePrimary\">2\/ Conduct the check-up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">Based on the self-assessment made by the project manager, the Delivery Manager analyzes the project data, conducts a personalized investigation phase with the project manager to better identify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\"> the highlights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\"> points of attention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">items at risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">All of these points of attention are the subject of an assessment as well as a detailed action plan aimed at addressing any shortcomings and\/or contributing to continuous improvement within the framework of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"fontSizeLarge\"><span class=\"fontColorThemePrimary\">3\/ Track actions following the checkup<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The implementation of the actions is the responsibility of the project manager and must be monitored during the weekly CP\/DP meetings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">It is the responsibility of the steering team to implement the missing practices on the projects with the help of the Delivery Manager as needed and on request. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">A point can be requested by the Delivery Manager at any time to ensure that the actions are properly monitored<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tips for a successful checkup<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">Even good projects are not &#8220;green&#8221; on all items. However, good projects are always managed in a forward-looking manner. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\"><strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pmchampions.com\/en\/project-risk-management\/\">Risks and opportunities<\/a><br \/><\/strong> are quickly identified, managed, and mitigation actions are always undertaken on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">Bad projects often have one or more levers that go &#8220;red&#8221; very early on and stay that way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The Check-Up should remain a simple process of proactive verification. It is a communication and collaboration tool that provides a high perspective on the critical dimensions of a project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">The main cause behind most of the symptoms is the difficulty in &#8220;involving organizations in the success of the project&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontSizeMedium\">On average, it takes 1.5 months to improve the health of a project. 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