What does M.O.R.E. stand for?
The letters stand for four principles:
- M – Manage Perceptions: A project is only successful when the people involved see that the effort was worth it.
- O – Own Project Success: Don’t just work through the tasks, take responsibility for the actual value.
- R – Relentlessly Reassess: Check goals and assumptions regularly and adjust the plan when something changes.
- E – Expand Perspective: Understand how the project fits the goals of the whole company.
Why aren’t “on time and on budget” enough?
A project can hit every deadline and still deliver nothing: the new CRM isn’t used, the automation saves no time. Classic project management measures the road. M.O.R.E. measures the destination, that is, the value for the business.
What does this mean for an IT project in a mid-sized company?
- Before the start: Clarify your goals for the next 1–2 years and set 1–3 metrics, for example hours saved per week.
- During delivery: After each milestone, briefly show what already works and what it brings. Check whether goals have changed.
- After launch: Measure the metrics and compare them with the baseline.
- Afterwards: Look at how the project fits the company’s next steps.
How does M.O.R.E. relate to CPMAI?
Both come from PMI and complement each other. CPMAI describes how to deliver an AI or data project step by step. M.O.R.E. describes how to lead a project so that real value stands at the end. More in the article CPMAI: the method for AI projects that work.
How do we apply M.O.R.E. at Kosmo Team?
- E: In the intro call and the IT-Check we ask about your goals, not only about your tools.
- O: We agree on metrics before we start and measure afterwards. You see the before/after comparison in your client portal.
- M: After each milestone you get a short update on the value achieved.
- R: Reviews after 30 and 90 days on request; if your business changes, we adjust the solution.
The team matters too: without training and support, every new solution stays on paper. That is why we offer workshops, coaching and change management.