From the course: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Project Management
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The sustainable project lifecycle
From the course: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Project Management
The sustainable project lifecycle
- Imagine building a house. You would not just start putting down bricks and wood without a blueprint, right? Similarly, executing a project without a well-thought out lifecycle is like sailing a ship without a compass, you might drift, but you won't get where you want to go. And in a world where sustainability is not just a buzz word, but a necessity, a project lifecycle must also be sustainable. So what exactly is a sustainable project lifecycle? A sustainable project lifecycle isn't just about getting the job done, it's about how you get it done. It takes into account the environmental, social, and economic impacts at each phase from initiation, to planning, execution, and closure. Each stage is an opportunity to make choices that benefit not just your bottom line, but also the world around you. Initiation is your first thought. Here, you define the project's purpose and scope, but with a green lens, you answer questions like, "Can the project improve social equity in any way?"…
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