Strategic or Tactical… which is better for Project
Managers? Strategic project management
and tactical project management are two distinct approaches to managing key
initiatives. Here are some differences between the two:
1.
Scope: Strategic project management focuses on
high-level, long-term goals and objectives, while tactical project management
focuses on more immediate, short-term goals and objectives.
2.
Planning: Strategic project management involves
planning at a high level, identifying the overall goals and objectives of the
project and developing a high-level plan to achieve those goals. Tactical
project management involves more detailed planning and execution, focusing on
specific tasks and activities required to achieve the goals set by the
strategic plan.
3.
Timeframe: Strategic project management is
typically focused on a longer timeframe, often several years or more, while
tactical project management is focused on shorter timeframes, typically weeks
or months.
4.
Team composition: Strategic project management
often involves higher-level managers and executives, while tactical project
management involves project managers and project teams who are responsible for
executing the day-to-day tasks required to achieve the project goals.
5.
Measurement of success: Strategic project
management measures success based on achieving overall strategic goals, while
tactical project management measures success based on achieving more immediate
project objectives and milestones.
In summary, strategic project management is focused on
long-term planning and achieving high-level goals, while tactical project
management is focused on executing day-to-day tasks to achieve short-term
objectives. Both approaches are essential to successful project implementation;
however, they require different skills, tools, and mindsets to be effective.