Project War Rooms: Physical vs. Virtual
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| − | Project war rooms are a crucial tool in project management. They allow for a group or team to have a visual and collaborative space to plan, strategize, and track progress. Historically, war rooms have been physical rooms, where teams would gather to work on the project together. However | + | Project war rooms are a crucial tool in project management. They allow for a group or team to have a visual and collaborative space to plan, strategize, and track progress. Historically, war rooms have been physical rooms, where teams would gather to work on the project together. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased amounts of remote work are arising and the format of war rooms has changed. Virtual war rooms have become increasingly popular, allowing team members to work together from different locations and still access all the necessary information and tools. These virtual platforms are sourced by companies such as IBM and Microsoft<ref name="IBM source"> Barron, Robert. Solve problems in a virtual war room. Available at:https://www.ibm.com/garage/method/practices/manage/virtual-war-room/</ref>. The challenge now becomes, “How do I provide that same data to the project team that we used to have in hard copy form in this room to the people no matter where they are on a real-time basis?”, as said IBM Project Manager Jerry Perone, PMP <ref name="IBM challenge"> Ingebretsen, Mark. Enter the war room. Available at:https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/corporate-war-room-problem-solving-3368 </ref>. |
Revision as of 20:31, 12 February 2023
Written by Ellen Cathrine Luke
Abstract
Project war rooms are a crucial tool in project management. They allow for a group or team to have a visual and collaborative space to plan, strategize, and track progress. Historically, war rooms have been physical rooms, where teams would gather to work on the project together. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased amounts of remote work are arising and the format of war rooms has changed. Virtual war rooms have become increasingly popular, allowing team members to work together from different locations and still access all the necessary information and tools. These virtual platforms are sourced by companies such as IBM and Microsoft[1]. The challenge now becomes, “How do I provide that same data to the project team that we used to have in hard copy form in this room to the people no matter where they are on a real-time basis?”, as said IBM Project Manager Jerry Perone, PMP [2].
Despite the change in format, the importance of war rooms remains unchanged. They provide teams with a structured environment to tackle complex projects, and the visual nature of war rooms facilitates better communication and collaboration. In the post-pandemic world, virtual war rooms are becoming a necessity for organizations to manage their projects effectively, regardless of location.
Contents |
Introduction
Definition of Project War Rooms
Historical Overview of Project War Rooms
The Importance of Project War Rooms
Best Practices for Project War Rooms
Key Features
Preparation
Communication & Collaboration
Technology & Tools
Physical War Rooms
Characteristics
Advantages & Limitations
Virtual War Rooms
Characteristics
Advantages & Limitations
Conclusion
Summary
The Future of Project War Rooms
- ↑ Barron, Robert. Solve problems in a virtual war room. Available at:https://www.ibm.com/garage/method/practices/manage/virtual-war-room/
- ↑ Ingebretsen, Mark. Enter the war room. Available at:https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/corporate-war-room-problem-solving-3368
