Project Manager Tips & Hints Archive
16 May 2008
Rank the Solution Options Identify the assessment criteria required to compare each of the solution options and then agree a rating mechanism so that ratings can be added to each solution option...
Rank the Solution Options Identify the assessment criteria required to compare each of the solution options and then agree a rating mechanism so that ratings can be added to each solution option...
13 May 2008
List any Assumptions Using Online Project Management Software List any assumptions associated with the adoption of each alternative solution. Examples include:· &nbs...
List any Assumptions Using Online Project Management Software List any assumptions associated with the adoption of each alternative solution. Examples include:· &nbs...
09 May 2008
Document Issues with Web Project Management Software Summarize the highest priority issues associated with the adoption of each solution. Issues are defined as “any event which currently ad...
Document Issues with Web Project Management Software Summarize the highest priority issues associated with the adoption of each solution. Issues are defined as “any event which currently ad...
06 May 2008
Identify any Risks Using Project Management Software Risks are defined as “any event which may adversely affect the ability of the solution to produce the required deliverables”. Summ...
Identify any Risks Using Project Management Software Risks are defined as “any event which may adversely affect the ability of the solution to produce the required deliverables”. Summ...
02 May 2008
Assess the Feasibility Using Project Management SoftwareAssess the overall feasibility of each solution option. A Feasibility Study may need to be undertaken to identify the likelihood of each solutio...
Assess the Feasibility Using Project Management SoftwareAssess the overall feasibility of each solution option. A Feasibility Study may need to be undertaken to identify the likelihood of each solutio...
29 April 2008
Forecast the Cost using Project Management Software Identify the business expenses involved with implementing each alternative solution, by completing the following table: Expense CategoryE...
Forecast the Cost using Project Management Software Identify the business expenses involved with implementing each alternative solution, by completing the following table: Expense CategoryE...
14 April 2008
Develop a Business CaseAssess the Available OptionsAfter defining the business problem or opportunity, list all of the alternative solution options, their benefits, costs, feasibility, risks and issue...
Develop a Business CaseAssess the Available OptionsAfter defining the business problem or opportunity, list all of the alternative solution options, their benefits, costs, feasibility, risks and issue...
27 March 2008
Business Case - Step 1 for a Project ManagerPerform an Environmental AnalysisTo create a Business Case, start by identifying the core aspects of the business environment which resulted in the need for...
Business Case - Step 1 for a Project ManagerPerform an Environmental AnalysisTo create a Business Case, start by identifying the core aspects of the business environment which resulted in the need for...
24 March 2008
Business Case and Online Project Management SoftwareThe first step you need to take to initiate a project is to develop a Business Case. A Business Case is a document which justifies the start-up of a...
Business Case and Online Project Management SoftwareThe first step you need to take to initiate a project is to develop a Business Case. A Business Case is a document which justifies the start-up of a...
20 March 2008
Project Manager - Starting a New ProjectThe first phase in the Project Lifecycle is Project Initiation. This phase involves creating a new project by defining the business problem or opportunity to be...
Project Manager - Starting a New ProjectThe first phase in the Project Lifecycle is Project Initiation. This phase involves creating a new project by defining the business problem or opportunity to be...
17 March 2008
Web Based Project Management Software and Project CompletionThe final activity within a project is the review of its success by an independent party. Success is determined by how well it performed aga...
Web Based Project Management Software and Project CompletionThe final activity within a project is the review of its success by an independent party. Success is determined by how well it performed aga...
13 March 2008
Project Closure and Online Project ManagementFollowing the acceptance of all project deliverables by the customer, the project will have met its objectives and be ready for closure. Project Closure is...
Project Closure and Online Project ManagementFollowing the acceptance of all project deliverables by the customer, the project will have met its objectives and be ready for closure. Project Closure is...
10 March 2008
Procurement Management and a Project ManagerProcurement ManagementProcurement Management is the process of sourcing products from an external supplier. Purchase Orders are used to purchase products fr...
Procurement Management and a Project ManagerProcurement ManagementProcurement Management is the process of sourcing products from an external supplier. Purchase Orders are used to purchase products fr...
06 March 2008
Change Management for a Project ManagerChange ManagementChange Management is the process by which changes to the project scope, deliverables, timescales or resources are formally requested, evaluated ...
Change Management for a Project ManagerChange ManagementChange Management is the process by which changes to the project scope, deliverables, timescales or resources are formally requested, evaluated ...
03 March 2008
Project Manager and Time ManagementTime ManagementTime Management is the process of recording and controlling time spent by staff on the project. As time is a scarce resource within projects, each tea...
Project Manager and Time ManagementTime ManagementTime Management is the process of recording and controlling time spent by staff on the project. As time is a scarce resource within projects, each tea...
28 February 2008
Execution and Online Project ManagementThe Execution phase is typically the longest phase of the project in terms of duration. It is the phase within which the deliverables are physically constructed ...
Execution and Online Project ManagementThe Execution phase is typically the longest phase of the project in terms of duration. It is the phase within which the deliverables are physically constructed ...
25 February 2008
Contracting Suppliers - for a Project ManagerContract the SuppliersAlthough external suppliers may be appointed at any stage of the project, it is usual to appoint suppliers after the Project Plans ha...
Contracting Suppliers - for a Project ManagerContract the SuppliersAlthough external suppliers may be appointed at any stage of the project, it is usual to appoint suppliers after the Project Plans ha...
21 February 2008
Communications Planning using Web Based SoftwareCreate a Communications PlanPrior to the Execution phase, it is also necessary to identify how each of the stakeholders will be kept informed of the pro...
Communications Planning using Web Based SoftwareCreate a Communications PlanPrior to the Execution phase, it is also necessary to identify how each of the stakeholders will be kept informed of the pro...
18 February 2008
Risk Plan with Online Project ManagementCreate a Risk PlanThe next step is to document all foreseeable project risks within a Risk Plan. This plan also identifies the actions required to prevent each ...
Risk Plan with Online Project ManagementCreate a Risk PlanThe next step is to document all foreseeable project risks within a Risk Plan. This plan also identifies the actions required to prevent each ...
14 February 2008
Financial Plan and Project Management Software Create a Financial PlanA Financial Plan is created to identify the total quantity of money required to undertake each phase in the project (i.e. the...
Financial Plan and Project Management Software Create a Financial PlanA Financial Plan is created to identify the total quantity of money required to undertake each phase in the project (i.e. the...
11 February 2008
Web Based Project Management SoftwareProject Planning and Resource PlanningBy now, the project costs and benefits have been documented, the objectives and scope have been defined, the project team has...
Web Based Project Management SoftwareProject Planning and Resource PlanningBy now, the project costs and benefits have been documented, the objectives and scope have been defined, the project team has...
07 February 2008
Project Management Software and the Initiation Phase Project Initiation involves the following activities:1) Develop a Business CaseThe trigger to initiating a project is identifying a business p...
Project Management Software and the Initiation Phase Project Initiation involves the following activities:1) Develop a Business CaseThe trigger to initiating a project is identifying a business p...
04 February 2008
The Project Management Lifecycle consists of four phases. Project Initiation The first phase of a project is the Initiation Phase. During this phase a business problem or opportunity is i...
The Project Management Lifecycle consists of four phases. Project Initiation The first phase of a project is the Initiation Phase. During this phase a business problem or opportunity is i...
01 February 2008
Web Based Project Management SoftwareWhat is Project Management?It can be defined as: “Project Management is the skills, tools and management processes required to undertake a project succe...
Web Based Project Management SoftwareWhat is Project Management?It can be defined as: “Project Management is the skills, tools and management processes required to undertake a project succe...
31 January 2008
Online Project Management Software Life Cycle - What is a Project?A project is “a unique endeavour to produce a set of deliverables within clearly specified time, cost and quality constraints&rd...
Online Project Management Software Life Cycle - What is a Project?A project is “a unique endeavour to produce a set of deliverables within clearly specified time, cost and quality constraints&rd...
28 January 2008
Preface to "The Project Management Life Cycle" by Jason Westland Over the past 20 years, businesses around the world have undergone rapid change. No longer are customers happy with the...
Preface to "The Project Management Life Cycle" by Jason Westland Over the past 20 years, businesses around the world have undergone rapid change. No longer are customers happy with the...
24 January 2008
Improving Project Management SuccessDid you know that you can improve your success in managing projects, by using project management software? There are a wide variety of project management tools avai...
Improving Project Management SuccessDid you know that you can improve your success in managing projects, by using project management software? There are a wide variety of project management tools avai...
13 January 2008
Continue from pervious blog – RelationshipsProject Review Group The Project Manager will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to enable the group to make...
Continue from pervious blog – RelationshipsProject Review Group The Project Manager will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to enable the group to make...
13 January 2008
Continue from pervious blog – RelationshipsProject Review Group The Project Manager will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to enable the group to make...
Continue from pervious blog – RelationshipsProject Review Group The Project Manager will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to enable the group to make...
31 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & HintsCompleting a Feasibility StudyIf you have kicked off a project and you want to know whether the project deliverables are feasible, then completing a feasibility study...
Project Manager - Tips & HintsCompleting a Feasibility StudyIf you have kicked off a project and you want to know whether the project deliverables are feasible, then completing a feasibility study...
27 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & HintsUsing Project Management MethodologiesMany a Project Manager knows that to repeatedly deliver projects on time, they need to implement standard project processes for ...
Project Manager - Tips & HintsUsing Project Management MethodologiesMany a Project Manager knows that to repeatedly deliver projects on time, they need to implement standard project processes for ...
24 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Reducing Project Stress”If you want your team to reduce their levels of project stress, then any Project Manager can use these tips and hints to do it.Ta...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Reducing Project Stress”If you want your team to reduce their levels of project stress, then any Project Manager can use these tips and hints to do it.Ta...
20 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Traditional Project Management Software”http://www.mpmm.com/ is an example of traditional project management software. This is software that you download...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Traditional Project Management Software”http://www.mpmm.com/ is an example of traditional project management software. This is software that you download...
17 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Web Based Project Management Software”Like online project management software, web based project management software helps you to deliver projects by all...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Web Based Project Management Software”Like online project management software, web based project management software helps you to deliver projects by all...
13 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Online Project Management Software”Which software should you use to deliver projects? The first and most popular type of software that is emerging for th...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Online Project Management Software”Which software should you use to deliver projects? The first and most popular type of software that is emerging for th...
10 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Delivering Projects on Time‘I want this project delivered by Christmas” says your Project Manager! Fine, but how to you ensure that you keep on tra...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Delivering Projects on Time‘I want this project delivered by Christmas” says your Project Manager! Fine, but how to you ensure that you keep on tra...
06 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Managing Projects inside Budget”The three goals of every Project Manager are to deliver their project on time, within budget and to specification. It can...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Managing Projects inside Budget”The three goals of every Project Manager are to deliver their project on time, within budget and to specification. It can...
03 December 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Using a Project Charter for Projects”Every Project Manager knows that to deliver a project on time, they need a “yardstick” from which to mea...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Using a Project Charter for Projects”Every Project Manager knows that to deliver a project on time, they need a “yardstick” from which to mea...
29 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Communications Planning for Projects”You will know that as a Project Manager, one of your most important tasks is to communicate the status of the projec...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Communications Planning for Projects”You will know that as a Project Manager, one of your most important tasks is to communicate the status of the projec...
26 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Managing Project Delivery”As a Project Manager, you will want to carefully manage the project delivery to ensure success. This is all about managing the ...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Managing Project Delivery”As a Project Manager, you will want to carefully manage the project delivery to ensure success. This is all about managing the ...
22 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Project Execution Activities”During the project execution phase, there are 3 steps that you need to take to ensure that your project is completed to spec...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Project Execution Activities”During the project execution phase, there are 3 steps that you need to take to ensure that your project is completed to spec...
19 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Monitor and Control your Projects”If you as a Project Manager would like to carefully monitor and control your projects so that they come in on time and ...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Monitor and Control your Projects”If you as a Project Manager would like to carefully monitor and control your projects so that they come in on time and ...
15 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints”Portfolio Work Programs”A portfolio is a group of programs and projects, as well as other operational tasks that are undertaken to complete a set of obje...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints”Portfolio Work Programs”A portfolio is a group of programs and projects, as well as other operational tasks that are undertaken to complete a set of obje...
12 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Managing Work Programs”If you regularly manage multiple projects, then you are performing what is known as Program Management. To manage a program of wor...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Managing Work Programs”If you regularly manage multiple projects, then you are performing what is known as Program Management. To manage a program of wor...
08 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Turn around a poor project”Many projects simply “turn bad” and end up failing to meet the expectations of the customer. If this happens to yo...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Turn around a poor project”Many projects simply “turn bad” and end up failing to meet the expectations of the customer. If this happens to yo...
05 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“How to build high performing teams”If you want to ensure project management success, then you need to be skilled in building high performing teams. To do...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“How to build high performing teams”If you want to ensure project management success, then you need to be skilled in building high performing teams. To do...
01 November 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints"Create your own Project Life Cycle"Would you like to create your own Project lifecycle so that you don't have to keep reinventing the wheel? If so, the...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints"Create your own Project Life Cycle"Would you like to create your own Project lifecycle so that you don't have to keep reinventing the wheel? If so, the...
29 October 2007
Project Manager - Tips & Hints"Implementing project manager standards"Would you like to implement standards for project management? There are 3 common standards that project managers usu...
Project Manager - Tips & Hints"Implementing project manager standards"Would you like to implement standards for project management? There are 3 common standards that project managers usu...
01 January 2006
List any Assumption Using Project Management Software List any assumptions associated with the adoption of each alternative solution. Examples include:· ...
List any Assumption Using Project Management Software List any assumptions associated with the adoption of each alternative solution. Examples include:· ...
01 January 2006
Project Office Checklist PROJECT DETAILS Project Name: Name of the project Project Manager: ...
Project Office Checklist PROJECT DETAILS Project Name: Name of the project Project Manager: ...
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