How does Bill Carmody’s approach to project quality planning ensure success?

Bill’s approach to project quality planning ensures success by deciding up front what “great” looks like and how it will be measured, before any major work starts.

Project quality planning clarifies:

1. Objectives: the specific outcomes the project must deliver
2. Processes: how the work will be done
3. Roles and responsibilities: who owns what
4. Applied standards: which guidelines, policies, or best practices apply
5. Metrics to measure quality: how success will be tracked and validated

By nailing these early, you balance quality expectations with time and resources, avoid scope confusion, and give every team member a clear “win condition” to aim for throughout the project.

What kind of project are you working on right now where you want better quality planning?