Management Quote by Harold Kerzner
“Strategic planning for projects management using a project management maturity model”
About This Quote
Source Book: Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 12th ed., 2017
Effective project outcomes depend on aligning processes with a maturity framework that guides improvement over time.
In simple terms: Use maturity models to improve project planning.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a maturity model for continuous improvement.
Themes
project management
strategic planning
process improvement
Mood
analytical
forward‑looking
Type
strategic
instructional
When to use this quote
- project kickoff
- risk assessment
- performance review
- team training
Key Concepts
systems thinking
maturity models
organizational learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure current maturity level?
- What steps will you prioritize for growth?
A Different Perspective
Maturity models can be costly and time‑consuming to implement.
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