Prosjekfokus

Prosjekfokus is a term used in Norwegian project management to describe a deliberate concentration of effort on a project’s core objectives, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment to improve predictability and value delivery. The concept aims to make complex projects more manageable by focusing resources on what matters most and by reducing diversion to peripheral tasks.

The term derives from the Norwegian words for project and focus, and it is used in both industry practice and academic discussions to emphasize strategic rather than incidental attention to project outcomes. Central to prosjekfokus is the idea of clearly defining success criteria, aligning sponsor and team expectations, and maintaining governance that keeps the project on track.

Core components typically include a concise project charter, a prioritized set of requirements, and a focused work breakdown structure. Timeboxing and milestone-driven planning are common, along with regular progress reviews and disciplined risk management. Communication is targeted and ongoing, with an emphasis on decision points that affect scope, schedule, and value delivery.

Benefits often cited are clearer direction, reduced scope creep, more efficient use of resources, and improved stakeholder trust. Challenges include the risk of rigidity if overemphasized, potential neglect of peripheral but important issues, and a dependency on strong facilitation and leadership to maintain balance between focus and adaptability.

Implementation generally involves securing executive sponsorship, articulating objective and success criteria, identifying critical deliverables, assigning clear ownership, establishing a governance cadence, and monitoring progress with measurable indicators. See also project management, scope management, agile practices.