Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: The Principles of Project Management in IT with Ash

In this mini episode, we break down why planning is the foundation of successful IT project management and how it prevents missed milestones, budget overruns, and confusion about priorities. We share the most common planning traps and the practical principles that help you deliver real business value through software, cloud, and security work. Key Points• Why planning matters before work begins • Defining objectives, stakeholders, and success metrics • The myth that planning slows progress • Assumptions that cause misaligned expectations across teams • Risk identification for integrations, vendors, security, and compliance • Starting with outcomes to anchor business value • Breaking work into phases, milestones, and deliverables • Engaging stakeholders early and maintaining communication • Planning for change without losing control • Cloud migration scenario showing contingency planning in action Send us Fan MailCopyright © The Open Group 2023-2026. All rights reserved.