ABSTRACT
Governance starts at the corporate level and provides a framework to guide managers in their daily work of decision making and action taking. At the level of projects governance is often implemented through defined policies, processes, roles and responsibilities, which set the framework for peoples’ behaviour, which, in turn, influences the project. Governance sets the boundaries for project management action by;
Defining the objectives of a project. These should be derived from the organisation’s strategy and clearly outline the specific contribution a project makes to the achievement of the strategic objectives.
Providing the means to achieve those objectives. This is the provision of or enabling the access to the resources required by the project manager.
Controlling progress. This is the evaluation of the appropriate use of resources, processes, tools, techniques and quality standards in the project.
