ABSTRACT

Organizing is often viewed as the least important of the four basic functions of project management. However, if organizing does not receive adequate attention, implementing planning will not be efficient or effective (Figure 10.1). As with other functions of project management, how a person organizes his project will reflect his strategic style. In this case we can look at whether a person:

• Establishes narrow or broad spans of control • Employs formal or informal communications • Relies on individual performers or on teamwork • Develops minimum or extensive documentation

Table 10.1 shows the organizing function in relation to strategic styles.