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16 March 2010
Project Manager Roles
Issue Roles with Project ManagerThe following roles and responsibilities are involved with the management of issues within the project.Issue OriginatorThe Issue Originator identifies a project issue, ...
09 March 2010
Project Manager Issue
Raise IssueTo initiate an issue process, you should first allow any member of the team to raise a project-related issue. The person raising the issue is called the ‘Issue Originator’. The ...
05 March 2010
Risk Management
If the risk is considered by the Project Manager to be valid, then the risk is <a href=http://www.method123.com>Project Management Template</a> documented in the Risk Register and a Risk I...
02 March 2010
Project Management Risks
Raise Risk Project Management SoftwareTo initiate a risk process, you should first allow any member of the project team to raise a project-related risk. The person raising the risk is called the &lsqu...
26 February 2010
Risk Management
Project Manager to Perform Risk Management ProcessA Risk Management Process is a method by which risks to the project are formally identified, quantified and managed during the execution of the projec...
23 February 2010
Online Project Management
Change Implementation GroupThe Change Implementation Group schedule and implement all changes. The Change Implementation Group is responsible for:- Scheduling all changes within the timeframes provide...
19 February 2010
Change Feasibility Group
Change Feasibility GroupThe Change Feasibility Group complete Feasibility Studies for CRFs issued by the Change Project Manager. The Change Feasibility Group is responsible for:- Undertaking research ...
16 February 2010
Project Manager Roles
Change Project Manager RolesThe following project manager roles and responsibilities are involved with the management of change within the Project Plan.Change RequesterThe Change Requester initially r...
12 February 2010
Project Management Software
Approve Change RequestA formal review of the CRF is undertaken by the Change Approval Group. The Change Approval Group will either reject the change, request more information related to the change, ap...
09 February 2010
Review Change Request
Review Change RequestThe Change Manager reviews the CRF and determines whether or not a Feasibility Study is required for the Project Plan Change Approval Group to assess the full impact of the change...
05 February 2010
Process Review Form
Process Review FormThis form is used to assess the level of quality of the project management template processes undertaken during the course of the project. Process Reviews are undertaken at key mile...
02 February 2010
Project Management Software
Perform Change Management - Change Management ProcessA Change Management Process is a method using project management templates by which changes to the project scope, deliverables, timescales or reso...
29 January 2010
Project Plan Review
Process Review FormThis form is used to assess the level of quality of the project management template management processes undertaken during the course of the project. Process Reviews are undertaken...
26 January 2010
Review Form
Deliverable Project Manager Review FormThis form is used to assess the level of quality of the deliverables using Project Management Templates being created for the client. Deliverable Reviews are un...
22 January 2010
Software Reviewer
Quality Project Management Software ReviewerThe Quality Reviewer identifies the actual level of quality associated with the deliverables produced and notifies the Quality Manager of any variations fro...
19 January 2010
Project Manager
Quality Project ManagerThe Quality Manager ensures that the project produces a set of deliverables which attain a specified level of quality as agreed with the customer. The Quality Project Management...
15 January 2010
Project Speed
Q: The performance seem slightly slow (even when just navigating between screens/tabs without any input to save.)A: Co founder of the Project Management Templates, Project Manager is implementing majo...
12 January 2010
Project Portfolio Resources
Thanks for the additional infomation regarding the Project Management Templates. On the Portfolio Resources page, you can associate a resource with a user id. And in the December release, you will be ...
08 January 2010
Group Project
I know how to create a project plan group and had done that, but it wasn't clear to me where I could go with it. Are there no FAQs or help articles on project groups? Or could you may...
05 January 2010
Online Project Support
Does your online project management support form have issues in Firefox? Trying to "Send" my inquiry, but the page stays on the same screen with the Send buttonProject Manager has bee...
01 January 2010
Project Manager
- Q: How does Project Manager integrate with MPMM? - A: MPMM is a Project Management Methodology, so it contains a step-by-step process for managing projects. It tells you what has to be done to...
25 December 2009
Team Member
Q: What is the best method for a project manager team member to see a task list of their tasks - for all projects together? A: Good question. At the moment, you need to scroll the list of tasks to see...
22 December 2009
Gannt Chart
Q: How can I enlarge the charts on the portfolio project manager dashboard so that I can see all my projects at once. For example, if I want to look at project costs across the entire company I have ...
18 December 2009
Excel and Word
Q: Often when we try to export as excel or word project management templates in project manager seems to go part way through the download process but never actually finishes, even if you leave the co...
15 December 2009
Project Provider
Q: Document access control. I would like for subcontractors to be able to have access to their contract, their schedules, their payouts, and invoicing. Obviously, I don't want this seen by o...
11 December 2009
Gantt Chart
Q: I've been playing with project manager. It's not bad, but I'm finding plenty of bugs and limitations. For one thing, clicking "support" on the top right didn't bring up th...
08 December 2009
Development Plan
Q: A very useful project plan feature would be for an administrator project manager to be able to configure the system settings so that it would send out an automated overview report at predetermined...
04 December 2009
Project Manager Procedures
Q: Which procedures and methods do you use to document project activities kindly provide me with the following reference: The importance to to document project activity schedulesA: The Project P...
01 December 2009
Software Tools
Q: Document access control. I would like for subcontractors to be able to have access to their contract, their schedules, their payouts, and invoicing. Obviously, I don't want this seen by o...
27 November 2009
Online Project Management
Q: A very useful feature for this online project management would be for an administrator to be able to configure the system settings so that it would send out an automated overview report at predete...
24 November 2009
Project
Q: Which procedures and methods do you use to document project activities. Kindly provide me with the following reference: The importance to to document project activity schedules.A: The project plan ...
20 November 2009
Project Requests
I have a query: It is related to resource allocations across projects as per our previous enquiry. We need to be able to identify resource allocation across a portfolio of projects. We would like t...
17 November 2009
Development Plan
Q: Project Plan Gantt view printing, getting a year on one page all Gantt charts are in days while I need months or weeks.A: Yes it's possible to do this now. Click on the Gantt Timescale header ...
13 November 2009
Online Project
Q: Task View - It would be nice to default to the date that is the first date on the task list. Right now it might load months before - July when the project started in October. A: Can you please tell...
10 November 2009
Project Manager
1) No ability to undo an operation in Project Manager.com. If you have cut a large portion of the Gantt chart accidentally (for example you meant to copy), then you are stuck unless you've saved...
06 November 2009
Project Enquiry
Q: How do I make the online project management calendar displayed above the Gantt chart to start on Sunday?A: Unfortunately it's not possible. All of the calendar displays start on a Monday. They...
03 November 2009
Software Columns
Feature: Add new customized columns (like in MS project)Response: This is a popularly requested feature in this Project Management Software and as such, has been scheduled to be delivered before Chri...
30 October 2009
Online Project Management
How can the sample and test projects be removed that are in my starting online project management environment? You can click on the start button (top left corner) and click "Delete"....
27 October 2009
Database Privacy
This Project Management Software seems great. We have checked it out and it answers almost all my needs. However there is one question which could be a deal breaker. From what we see the actual info...
23 October 2009
Unlimited Storage
How many projects can be entered?Using this Project Management Software you can create an unlimited number of projects, an unlimited number of tasks and store an unlimited amount of project data, and...
20 October 2009
Project Calendar
Do the updates late this year and in February cover these two features:Q) A calendar view where we could see easily and quickly see how all of our projects (not the associated, individual tasks) span ...
16 October 2009
Microsoft Project
Enhance Quality AchievedAssess the results of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities undertaken to determine the actual quality achieved. Compare the level of quality achieved to the qua...
13 October 2009
Microsoft Quality
Undertake Quality Control Use Quality Control (QC) techniques to control the actual level of quality of project deliverables and processes. Quality Control is defined as “the curative steps take...
09 October 2009
External Web
Define Quality TargetsBefore undertaking Quality Management, you should first revisit the quality targets and methods of assuring and controlling quality. The following table should have been document...
06 October 2009
Execution Phase
The Quality Management Process is undertaken during the Project Execution phase of the project. Although Quality Assurance methods may be initiated prior to this phase, Quality Control techniques are...
02 October 2009
Quality Management
Perform Quality Management - Quality Management ProcessA Quality Management Process is a method by which the quality of the deliverables and online project management processes are assured and contr...
29 September 2009
Cost Management
Project ManagerThe Project Manager has overall responsibility for the Cost Management Process, including:- Ensuring that all staff are informed of the Cost Management Process, that they understand whe...
25 September 2009
Cost Management
Cost Management Roles The following roles and responsibilities are involved with the project management software of costs within the project.Project Staff MemberThe Project Staff Member is responsibl...
22 September 2009
Life Cycle
The Project Administrator then provides the Project Manager with a copy of the updated Project Plan and identifies any expenditure deviations noted to date. It is then up to the Project Manager to ta...
18 September 2009
Expense Register
The Expense Register records the full details of all Expense Forms submitted, thereby enabling:- The Project Plan to be updated with the expenses recorded against each task- The cost of each staff me...
15 September 2009
Register
The Project Manager may have authority to approve only budgeted expenditure. Unbudgeted expenditure over a certain limit may require the approval of the Project Board or Sponsor. The Project Manager...
11 September 2009
Document Expense
Document ExpenseThe first step involves the capture of information relating to an expense incurred on the project. Expenses are incurred on the project when undertaking project activities and tasks. I...
08 September 2009
Expense Forms
Expense forms should be completed for ALL project expenses, including contractor, supplier, equipment, materials and administration expenses. Staff salary expenses are exempt as total salary expenses ...
01 September 2009
Process
Timesheet RegisterThe Timesheet Register is the central log where all timesheet information is formally recorded for the project. Perform Cost Management - Cost Management Process A Cost Management Pr...
28 August 2009
Timesheet Management
Project AdministratorThe Online Project Management Administrator manages the day-to-day timesheet process by:- Providing all staff with the basic timesheet template for completion- Ensuring that all...
25 August 2009
Project Time
Time Management Roles The following roles and responsibilities are involved with the project management software of time spent by staff within the project.Project Staff MemberThe Project Staff Member...
18 August 2009
Online Project
Register TimesheetThe details of all approved timesheets are formally recorded in a Timesheet Register, enabling:- The Project Plan to be updated with a summary of the time recorded against each task...
14 August 2009
Timesheet
Approve TimesheetTimesheets should be submitted by each member of the team to the Project Manager, for approval on a regular (e.g. weekly) basis. Following the receipt of a timesheet, the Project Mana...
11 August 2009
Document Timesheet
Document TimesheetThis process involves the capture of information relating to the time spent undertaking each task on the project. Time spent undertaking each task will be recorded for the entire dur...
07 August 2009
Time Management
Time Management is undertaken through the completion and approval of ‘Timesheets’. A Timesheet is a document which records an allocation of time against a set of project activities listed ...
04 August 2009
Monitor and Control
Monitor and ControlWhile the Project Team are physically constructing each deliverable, the Project Manager undertakes a series of management processes to monitor and control the activities being und...
31 July 2009
Building Deliverables
Build Deliverables The most time-consuming activity in the project is the creation of the physical project deliverables. Whether you are building a new bridge, creating new computer software or i...
28 July 2009
Project Execution
Project ExecutionIntroductionAfter you have carefully planned your project, you will be ready to start the Project Execution phase. The Execution phase is typically the longest phase of the project. ...
24 July 2009
Project Manager
Perform Stage-GateAt the end of the Planning Phase, a Stage-Gate Review is performed. This is a checkpoint to ensure that the project has achieved its stated objectives as planned. A Stage-Gate Review...
21 July 2009
Contract
IndemnityProvide any indemnity clauses required by either party to this contract in your Project Management Software. An indemnity clause provides a party with legal exemption from damage, loss or inj...
17 July 2009
Manager Team
TerminationList the conditions and process for allowing either party to terminating the contract. For example:“This contract may be terminated by either party after 30 days written notice. At th...
14 July 2009
Software Information
InvoicingDescribe the process to be undertaken to issue and approve supplier invoices for payment. For example:- “Invoices will be generated for deliverables register received and accepted by t...
10 July 2009
Milestone Reviews
ReviewsOutline the process and schedule for reviewing supplier performance throughout the project execution of this contract. For example:“The process by which supplier performance will be revi...
07 July 2009
Project Management
Responsibilities This section describes the responsibilities of the supplier and the project in producing and receiving the above deliverables. Supplier List the responsibilities of the supplier...
03 July 2009
Project Contracts
Documentation for Negotiate Supplier Contracts List the documentation to be provided by the supplier to the project manager team, by describing the: · Products for which do...
30 June 2009
Contract Terms
Deliverables This section clearly outlines the deliverables to be produced by the supplier to meet the full requirements of the SOW. ProductsList the products to be provided by the supplier to the pro...
26 June 2009
Supplier Contract
Online Project Mangement Introduction for Supplier ContractThe first section in a Supplier Contract describes the purpose of the contract and provides clear definitions for frequently used terminolog...
23 June 2009
Supplier Contracts
Introduction for Negotiating Online Project Management Supplier Contracts The first section in a Supplier Contract describes the purpose of the contract and provides clear definitions for freq...
19 June 2009
Procurement Process
A supplier contract should be used whenever a formal agreement is required between the project and a preferred supplier for the acquisition of product. A supplier contract is usually documented in t...
16 June 2009
Documentation
Project Manager Documentation List any other information required to provide the project manager team with the confidence that the supplier can meet the generic procurement requirements stated withi...
12 June 2009
Management Software
Other Project Management SoftwareThis section allows the project team to request any other information deemed necessary to the tender process. Confidentiality It may be necessary to request...
09 June 2009
Project Software
Timeframes in Project Management SoftwareList the information required to provide the team with a detailed understanding of the timeframes proposed by the supplier for the delivery of the solution. Th...
05 June 2009
Project Manager
Project Manager Support List the information required to provide the project manager team with a detailed understanding of the support offered by of the supplier. The following types of informati...
02 June 2009
Life Cycle
Training List the information required to provide the project management life cycle team with a detailed understanding of the training offered by the supplier. The following types of information ...
29 May 2009
Software Experience
Project Management Software Experience List the information required to provide the project management software team with a detailed understanding of the experience of the company. The following t...
26 May 2009
Company Background
Company This section allows the supplier to describe in detail, the relevant aspects of their company. Background List the information required to provide the project team with a detailed un...
22 May 2009
Management Rules
Online Project Management Rules List any rules which must be adhered to, in order to ensure that the supplier response is complete and accurate. For example: “The supplier response must b...
19 May 2009
Project Documents
RecipientsIt is important to identify the general recipient group to whom the RFP will be been sent, as each recipient will want to understand the level of competition for the tender when responding. ...
15 May 2009
Software Team
IntroductionThis section describes the purpose of the RFP document and outlines the procedural requirements for the submission of supplier proposals to the project team.PurposeDescribe the purpose of ...
12 May 2009
Project Documentation
Project Management DocumentationList any other information required to provide the project team with the confidence that the supplier can meet the generic procurement requirements stated within the SO...
08 May 2009
Management Team
PricingList the information required to provide the online project management team with an understanding of the product pricing proposed by the supplier. The following types of information may be requ...
05 May 2009
Project Environment
Support for a Project Manager in a Project Environment List the information required to provide the project manager team with an understanding of the support offered by the supplier. Examples include ...
01 May 2009
Software Training
Project Managment Software Training List the information required to provide the project team with an understanding of the training offered by the supplier. Project management software examples includ...
28 April 2009
Management Information
Company Online Project Management Information This section allows the supplier to describe their company background. Request that they provide you with the following online project management informat...
24 April 2009
Managmenet Rules
Online Project Managmenet Rules List any rules which must be adhered to, in order to ensure that the supplier response is complete and accurate. Examples include: “The supplier respon...
21 April 2009
Project Manager
Process for a Project Manager Describe the remaining tender process activities and provide the timeframes for each. For example: “The tender process will be undertaken as follows. This RF...
17 April 2009
Project Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of Project Mangment Software It is necessary for the receiver of the RFI document (i.e. the potential supplier) to acknowledge that they have received it to avoid any later disput...
14 April 2009
Request for Information
The RFP is very similar to the RFI. The key differentiator is that the RFI requires summarized information from each supplier to select a short-list of potential suppliers, whereas the RFP requires ...
10 April 2009
Request for Information
Issue a Request for Information A Request for Information (RFI) is a document which is issued by a project to a wide group of potential suppliers to enable them to describe how they will meet the...
07 April 2009
Project Management
Confidentiality for Online Project Management Specify whether or not a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be signed by the preferred supplier to ensure that sensitive information is handled in a ...
03 April 2009
Software Schedule
Project Management Software Schedule Create a supplier delivery schedule listing the products, the date each product should be delivered to the project management software and the resource respons...
31 March 2009
Project Manager
Support Requirements for a Project Manager The following level of support is required: 24 hour call centre support to respond to end-user enquiries (1st level support)24 hour technical support ...
27 March 2009
Manager Training
Project Manager Training Requirements List the training requirements for each product, by completing the following table. All end-users must be proficient in the use of the Windows Operating ...
24 March 2009
Online Project
Online Project Management Tools at it's bestIf you are looking for project management software that you can login to from any country in the world, then go no further than ProjectManager.comIt&#...
20 March 2009
Software Requirements
Company Project Management Software RequirementsList the requirements of the supplier Company and the reasons why these requirements are important to the project management life cycle , by com...
17 March 2009
Software Requirements
Project Management Software Requirements First, document a brief summary of the project describing the objectives, scope, deliverables and milestones. List the generic types of product to be sour...
13 March 2009
Statement of Work
Issue a Online Project Management Statement of Work Having now defined the Tender Management Process, you will be ready to take the first step by formulating a Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW d...
10 March 2009
Contract for Project Manager
Negotiate Supplier Contract for Project Manager The Procurement Manager and supplier then negotiate conditions which they believe to be fair and reasonable and a contract is drawn up for approval...
06 March 2009
Preferred Response
Project Manager Preferred Response and Notify Suppliers The single response with the highest score is then selected as the preferred supplier and asked to enter the contract negotiation phase. All ...
03 March 2009
Project Manager Forms
Project Manager - Document “Request for Proposal” (RFP) Once the SOW has been updated, an RFP is produced. The purpose of the RFP is to gather more detailed information from each supp...
27 February 2009
Tender Short-list
Select Online Project Management Tender Short-list and Notify Suppliers The responses with the highest scores are added to a tender short-list. Only short-listed suppliers will have the opportuni...
24 February 2009
Tender Documents
Release Online Project Management Tender Documents (RFI & SOW)The RFI and SOW will be released to the marketplace to inform potential suppliers of the online project management requirement as outl...
20 February 2009
Project Manager
Issue RFI Project ManagerThe first step involves issuing an RFI to interested suppliers in the market place. The RFI requests that interested suppliers provide summary information describing their org...
17 February 2009
Project Management Tender
Define the Online Project Management Tender Process The first step towards contracting a preferred supplier is to define the tender process by which they will be selected. This section provides a comp...
13 February 2009
Software Processes
Tender Project Management Software Processes Although a number of different types of tender management processes exist, this book provides a complete worked example of one particular type of tender ma...
10 February 2009
Management Suppliers
Contract the Online Project Management Suppliers Having now created a suite of detailed plans for the project, the Project Manager will be ready to contract external suppliers to the project. While t...
06 February 2009
Project Manager Schedule
Build a Procurement Schedule for a Project ManagerScheduleSchedule the activities required to select a preferred supplier, deliver the required products and review the supplier performance.Project Pla...
03 February 2009
Market Research
Undertake Online Project Management Market Research Conducting online project management market research is critical to ensuring that the right products are readily available, at the right price and ...
30 January 2009
Procurement Requirements
Identify the Project Manager Procurement Requirements The first step towards defining a Procurement Plan is to identify the products to be sourced from outside the organization. You will also ne...
27 January 2009
Procurement Plan
Create a Procurement Plan using Project Management SoftwareA Procurement Plan identifies the products to be procured from external suppliers and the timeframes and methods of procurement. This include...
23 January 2009
Online Project Management
Build a Online Project Management Communications Schedule Continued…AssumptionsList any assumptions made during the communications planning process. For example, it may be assumed that: The com...
20 January 2009
Project Management Software
Build a Communications Schedule using Project Management Software ScheduleIt is now time to describe each communication event including its purpose, method and frequency by completing the following pr...
16 January 2009
Project Manager Requirements
Identify the Communications Project Manager RequirementsStakeholdersThe first step towards creating an effective Communications Plan is to list the project ‘stakeholders’ requiri...
13 January 2009
Software Communications Plan
Create a Project Management Software Communications Plan A Communications Plan describes the information to be disseminated to all project stakeholders to keep them regularly informed of the progress ...
09 January 2009
Project Management Acceptance
Build an Online Project Management Acceptance ScheduleScheduleCreate a schedule of reviews needed to ensure that the deliverables produced by the project meet the criteria and standards already define...
06 January 2009
Acceptance Criteria
Project Manager Identifying Acceptance CriteriaDefinitionTo ensure that there is a consistent understanding of the term ‘acceptance’ within the project, you should formally define term. We...
02 January 2009
Acceptance Software
Creating a Acceptance Plan using Project Management Software ‘Acceptance’ is defined as gaining agreement from the customer that the deliverables produced by the project meet the crit...
30 December 2008
Project Manager
Project Manager ScheduleFor each risk identified, list the: · preventative actions to be taken to reduce the likelihood of the risk occurring· contingency actions to be t...
26 December 2008
Management Priority
Online Project Management PriorityIdentify the Priority of each risk by using the scoring system defined in the previous section. The Priority score may be calculated as the average Likelihood and Imp...
23 December 2008
Quantify Project Risks
Quantify the Risks with Project Management Software The next step is to rate the likelihood and impact of each risk eventuating using your project management templates or project management soft...
19 December 2008
Web Project
Online Project Management Software RisksIdentify the potential risks for each risk category, by completing the following table. Each risk listed should be allocated a unique identification (Id) number...
16 December 2008
Project Management Risks
Identify the Online Project Management Risks The first step towards creating a Online Project Management Risk Plan is to identify any risks which may adversely affect the ability of the pro...
12 December 2008
Management Risk Plan
Online Project Management Risk Plan CreationNow that the project activities, resources and financial expenditure have been planned in detail, it is time for the project manager to identify a...
09 December 2008
Project Management Process
Online Project Management Defining Process Quality In addition to defining the Quality Assurance and Quality Control techniques, you will need to undertake a suite of management processes to ensure t...
05 December 2008
Online Project Management
Quality Control Plan in Online Project Management Software In addition to undertaking QA to improve deliverable quality, a series of ‘Quality Control’ (QC) techniques may be implemented. Q...
02 December 2008
Web Project Management
Identify within the following table, the Online Project Management techniques required to assure the customer that the quality targets will be met. Quality Assurance PlanTechniqueDescriptionFrequency...
28 November 2008
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance Plan with Project Management SoftwareTo provide the customer with assurance that the quality targets specified above will be met, ‘Quality Assurance’ (QA) techniques shou...
25 November 2008
Project Management Quality
Define Deliverable Online Project Management Quality The first step towards developing a comprehensive Quality Plan is to identify how you will assure and control the quality of deliverables wit...
21 November 2008
Quality Online Plan
Creating a Quality Plan using Online Project Managment Software ‘Quality’ can be defined as the extent to which the final deliverable conforms to the customer requirements. Quality is usua...
18 November 2008
Project Management Software
Assumptions using Project Management SoftwareIdentify any planning assumptions made during this Financial Planning process. For example, it may be assumed that: The project delivery dates will not ch...
14 November 2008
Project Expense Schedule
Build an Expense Schedule using your Project Management Software ScheduleNow that the expense items have been listed, you need to decide when each expense is likely to occur. Project Management S...
10 November 2008
Management Costs Continued
Forecasting Online Project Management Costs Continued...AdministrationList any administrative costs to be incurred by the online project management and their associated costs. Administration ItemUnit...
07 November 2008
Online Project Costs
Forecast the Online Project Management Costs This section itemizes the financial expenditure required to undertake the project. LaborList each of the roles within the project management life cycle a...
04 November 2008
Financial Projects
Create a Online Project Management Financial Plan A Financial Plan identifies the financial resources required to undertake a project. This includes: - A list of the costs / expenses likely to be...
31 October 2008
Based Project Management
Assumptions - Online Project ManagementList any assumptions made during this Resource Planning exercise. For instance: “It is assumed that the resource requirements and the delivery dates will n...
28 October 2008
Online Project
Build a Online Project Management Resource ScheduleScheduleNow that all of the resources have been listed, you need to identify when each resource will be used by the project. You can do this by creat...
24 October 2008
Project Material
Materials in Project Management SoftwareNow identify all of the generic materials required to undertake the project, including stationery, computer consumables, building materials, power, water and ga...
21 October 2008
Software Equipment
Equipment for Project Management SoftwareNow that you have identified the labor required to undertake the project management life cycle, it is necessary to list in detail all of the items of equipment...
17 October 2008
Resource Online Project
List the Online Project Management Resources To create a comprehensive Resource Plan, you will first need to list the types and number of resources required to complete the project. A ‘resource...
14 October 2008
Management Software
Create a Resource Project Management Software Plan A Resource Plan describes the physical resource required to complete a project. This includes a list of the types of resource required such as l...
10 October 2008
Management Dependencies
List all online project management dependencies using the following table: ActivityDepends onDependency TypeSetup Project OfficeAppoint Project Team Finish-to-Finish Project Planning: Project...
07 October 2008
Management Software Efforts
Online Project Management Efforts, Resources & SchedulesEffortFor each task listed above, quantify the likely ‘effort’ required to complete the task. TaskEffort Identify Quality Targ...
03 October 2008
Project Management Activities
Activities in Project Management SoftwareList and describe the key activities within the project. An activity is “a set of tasks which are required to be undertaken to complete a portion of a pr...
30 September 2008
Management Milestones
Milestones For Online Project Management Now list and describe the key project milestones within the table below. A milestone is “a major event in a project management life cycle ” and oft...
26 September 2008
Planning Project Management
An example for Defining the Planning Online Project Management Software BasisProject InitiationDuring this phase, a business problem or opportunity is identified and a Business Case which provides va...
23 September 2008
Software Tracking
The Project Management Software Plan is constantly referenced to throughout the project. During Project Execution, the Project Manager tracks task completion, effort spent and total cost using the Pro...
19 September 2008
Project Management Constraints
Constraints - Project Management Tools Identify any planning constraints identified using these Project Management Tools. For example:· The project team and project manager must create all...
16 September 2008
Project Management Software
List all project dependencies using the following table in your Project Management Software: ActivityDepends onDependency TypeSetup Project OfficeAppoint Project Team Finish-to-Finish Project...
12 September 2008
Online Project Management
Online Project Management Software Dependencies ‘Dependencies’ are logical relationships between phases, activities or tasks in the project management life cycle which influence...
09 September 2008
Project Management Tasks
Project Management Software Lists EffortFor each task listed above, quantify the likely ‘effort’ required to complete the task.Task - EffortIdentify Quality Targets: no. daysIdentify Quali...
05 September 2008
Project Management Activities
Online Project Management - ActivitiesList and describe the key activities within the project using Online Project Management . An activity is “a set of tasks which are required to be undertake...
02 September 2008
Project Management Milestones
Project Management Software - MilestonesNow list and describe the key project manager milestones within the table below. A milestone is “a major event in a project” and often represents t...
29 August 2008
Project Planning Example
Online Project Management Software Planning Example:Project Initiation During this phase, a business problem or opportunity is identified and a Business Case which provides various solution options is...
26 August 2008
Project Planning Basis
Define the Planning Basis using Online Project Management SoftwareScopeThe first step towards creating a Project Plan is to reconfirm the project scope, as defined in the terms of reference in th...
22 August 2008
Project Tools
Project Plan Creation using Project Management SoftwareAlthough a summarized project plan will have already been specified in the Business Case, a detailed Project Plan is not created until the scope ...
19 August 2008
Creating Project Plan
Create a Project Plan in a Project Management Software Suite The project plan is the central document by which the project is formally managed. A project plan lists the activities, tasks and reso...
15 August 2008
Planning Project Management
Continued from pervious blog..Project Planning - Online Project Management Regardless of the project size, the most important document created during the planning phase is the Project Plan. This docum...
12 August 2008
Project Management Planning
Project Planning with Project Management SoftwareNow that the project has been properly defined and the project team appointed, you are ready to plan the project in detail within your Project Manageme...
08 August 2008
Project Management Review
A Stage-Gate Online Project Management Review Form for the Project Initiation phase follows.PROJECT DETAILSProject Name:Report Prepared By:Project Manager:Report Preparation Date:Project Sponsor:Repo...
05 August 2008
Review Project Managment
Stage-Gate Review - Project Management SoftwareThe Stage-Gate Review Stage in the Project Management Software describes the status of the: - Overall project- Project Schedule- Project Expenses- P...
01 August 2008
Project Stage Gate
Perform Stage-Gate with Online Project Management At the end of the Initiation Phase, a Stage-Gate Review is performed within the Online Project Management. This is a checkpoint to ensure that the pro...
29 July 2008
Project Management Services
Project Management Software - OFFER SERVICESIs it shown in the Project Management Software that the Project Office staff are adequately performing the following services:- Maintaining Project Plans b...
25 July 2008
Project Management Templates
CREATE TEMPLATES - Project Management SoftwareHave the following templates been created using the correct Project Management Software?Initiation- Business Case- Feasibility Study - Terms of Reference...
22 July 2008
Project Standards
IMPLEMENT STANDARDS & PROCESSES - Project Management SoftwareHave the following standards been defined within your project management software ?Standards- Quality standards- Planning standards- Ac...
18 July 2008
Project Roles
DEFINE ROLES - Online Project Management SoftwareHave the following roles been appointed within the online project management software?- Project Director- Project Office Manager- Procurement Manager-...
15 July 2008
Project Equipment Software
Procure Equipment Project Management SoftwareOffice Equipment- Do the project team have the required office equipment available to manage the project (e.g. computer hardware, Project Planning and fina...
11 July 2008
Office Project Management
Set up the Project Office - Project Management Tools The Project Office is the physical premise within which Administrative project staff, such as the project manager and project support staff re...
08 July 2008
Project Management
Special Conditions Incorporated Into Project Management SoftwareList any special conditions associated with this role. For instance: - Identify any special licences, certificates or credentials r...
04 July 2008
Project Salary
Online Project Management Software SalarySpecify the expected salary range and the composition of the salary package, including commissions and benefits using your online project management software. ...
01 July 2008
Project Environment
Online Project Management Software Describes Work Environment Describe the work environment to inform potential candidates of the general working conditions associated with this role using specific on...
27 June 2008
Performanace Tools
Performance Criteria - Project Management SoftwareList the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using your project management tools which provide the basis for assessing the performance of the person in ...
24 June 2008
Online Project Performance
Personality - Online Project Management SoftwareDescribe any interpersonal characteristics required in the project job decription. Examples of valuable interpersonal traits for a project leader includ...
20 June 2008
Project Management Experience
Project Management Software ExperienceIdentify the level of experience required to undertake this role successfully. Experience may be defined in terms of:- The types of projects that the candida...
17 June 2008
Project Management Skills
Skills for Online Project Management SoftwareIdentify the skills and key competencies necessary to undertake the role and use Online Project Management Software. For example:Project Planning- Detailed...
13 June 2008
Project Management Relationships
Continue from pervious blog - RelationshipsProject Review GroupThe Project Manager will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to enable the group to make inform...
10 June 2008
Project Management Closure
Continue from pervious blog - Job Role Descriptions using Project Management SoftwareProject Closure· Documenting a Project Closure Report · Gaining approval from the Pro...
06 June 2008
Relationship Project Management
Continue from pervious blog - Relationships using Project Management Tools Project Review GroupThe project manager will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to ena...
03 June 2008
Project Management Execution
Continue from pervious blog - Job Role Descriptions Project Execution in Project Management Software - Managing the Project Plan and keeping stakeholders properly informed- Controlling expe...
30 May 2008
Planning Project Management
Continue from pervious blog - Job Role DescriptionsProject Manager Planning with Online Project Management Software - Creating a project schedule, outlining the sequence of all activities and tas...
27 May 2008
Project Management Jobs
Project Management Software Job DescriptionRole Describe the purpose of the Project Manager's role using your project management software, for example:“The purpose of the Project Manager'...
23 May 2008
Project Management Team
Appoint the Project Management Tools Team By now, you will be ready to appoint the project team. Having completed the Terms of Reference, you will have a clear understanding of the types of ...
20 May 2008
Project Management Soutions
Identify the Recommended Solution with Project Management Software The solution option with the highest total score in the prior table will become your “Preferred Solution”. This solu...
16 May 2008
Project Management Software
Rank the Solution Options with Project Management ToolsIdentify the assessment criteria required to compare each of the solution options and then agree a rating mechanism so that ratings can be added ...
13 May 2008
Project Management Assumptions
List any Assumptions Using Online Project Management Software List any assumptions associated with the adoption of each alternative solution. Examples include: - “That there will be n...
09 May 2008
Project Management Issues
Document Issues with Project Management Software Summarize the highest priority issues associated with the adoption of each solution. Issues are defined as “any event which currently advers...
06 May 2008
Project Management Risks
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
Project Feasibility
Assess the Feasibility Using Project Management ToolsAssess the overall feasibility of each solution option. A Feasibility Study may need to be undertaken to identify the likelihood of each solution s...
29 April 2008
Project Management Software
Forecast the Cost using Project Management SoftwareIdentify the business expenses form involved with implementing each alternative solution, by completing the following table: Expense CategoryExpense...
14 April 2008
Business Case - Step 2
Develop a Business Case using Online Project Management SoftwareAssess the Available OptionsAfter defining the business problem or opportunity, list all of the alternative solution options, their bene...
27 March 2008
Step 1 for a Project Manager
Business Case - Step 1 for a Project Management SoftwarePerform an Environmental AnalysisTo create a Business Case using project management software, start by identifying the core aspects of the busin...
24 March 2008
Project Tools
Business Case and Project Management ToolsThe 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 project. ...
20 March 2008
Starting a Project
Project Management Software - 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 oppor...
17 March 2008
Online Project Management Software
Online 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 agains...
13 March 2008
Project Management Closure
Project Closure and Project Management SoftwareFollowing the acceptance of all project deliverables by the customer, the project will have met its objectives and be ready for closure. Project Closure ...
10 March 2008
Procurement Tools
Procurement Project Management ToolsProcurement ManagementProcurement Management is the process of sourcing products from an external supplier. Purchase Orders are used to purchase products from suppl...
06 March 2008
Project Management
Project Management Software Change Management for a Project ManagerChange Management TemplatesChange Management is the process by which changes to the project scope, deliverables, timescales or resour...
03 March 2008
Online Management
Online Project Management Software and Time ManagementTime ManagementOnline Project Management Software Time Management is the process of recording and controlling time spent by staff on the project. ...
28 February 2008
Execution and Online Project Management
Execution and Project Management SoftwareThe Project Execution Phase is typically the longest phase of the project in terms of duration. It is the phase within which the deliverables are physically co...
25 February 2008
Project Management Tools
Contracting Suppliers - Project Management ToolsContract the SuppliersAlthough external suppliers may be appointed at any stage of the project, it is usual to appoint suppliers after the Project Plans...
21 February 2008
Communications Planning
Communications Planning using Project Management SoftwareCreate a Communications PlanPrior to the Execution phase, it is also necessary to identify using project management software how each of the st...
18 February 2008
Online Project Management
Risk Plan with Online Project Management SoftwareCreate a Risk Plan with Online Project Management SoftwareThe next step is to document all foreseeable project risks within a Risk Plan. This plan also...
14 February 2008
Financial Plan
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 &lsq...
11 February 2008
Web Based Project Management Software
Project Management ToolsProject Planning and Resource Planning using Project Management ToolsBy now, the project costs and benefits have been documented, the objectives and scope have been defined, th...
07 February 2008
Project Management Software
Project Management Software and the Initiation Phase Project Management Initiation Phase involves the following activities:1) Develop a Business CaseThe trigger to initiating a project is identifying ...
04 February 2008
Project Life Cycle Software
The Online Project Management Software Lifecycle consists of four phases.Project InitiationThe first phase of a project is the Initiation Phase. During this phase a business problem or opportunity is ...
01 February 2008
Management Software Skills
Project Management SoftwareWhat is Project Management Software?It can be defined as: “Project Management is the skills, tools and management processes required to undertake a project successfull...
31 January 2008
Project Management Tools
Project Management Tools Life Cycle - What is Project Management Tools? A project is “a unique endeavour to produce a set of deliverables within clearly specified time, cost and quality con...
28 January 2008
Project Management Book
Preface to "The Project Management Life Cycle" by Jason WestlandOver the past 20 years, businesses around the world have undergone rapid change. No longer are customers happy with their &lsq...
24 January 2008
Online Project Management
Improving Online Project Management Software SuccessDid you know that you can improve your success in managing projects, by using online project management software? There are a wide variety of projec...
13 January 2008
Review Project Management
Continue from pervious blog – RelationshipsProject Review Group Project management tools will provide the Project Review Group with regular project status information to enable the gro...
09 January 2008
Review Project Management
Continue from pervious blog – RelationshipsProject Review GroupProject management software or project management templates will provide the Project Review Group with regular project st...
31 December 2007
Project Feasiblitiy Study
Project Management Software - Tips & HintsCompleting a Feasibility Study Using Project Managment SoftwareIf you have kicked off a project and you want to know whether the project deliverables...
27 December 2007
Online Project Methodologies
Project Manager - Tips & HintsUsing Online Project Management Software MethodologiesMany know that to repeatedly deliver projects on time, they need to implement standard project processes for pro...
24 December 2007
Project Manager Stress
Project Management Tools - Tips & Hints“Reducing Project Stress”If you want your team to reduce their levels of project stress, then you can use these project management tools.Tak...
20 December 2007
Traditional Project Software
Project Manager - Tips & Hints“Traditional Project Management Software”MPMM is an example of traditional project management software or project management tools. This is software ...
17 December 2007
Web Based Project Management
Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“Project Management Software”Like online project management software, web based project management software helps you to deliver projects...
13 December 2007
Online Project Management
Online Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“Online Project Management Software”Which project management software should you use to deliver projects? The first and most popul...
10 December 2007
Project Manager
Project Management Software - Tips & HintsDelivering Projects on Time‘I want this project delivered by Christmas” says your Project Manager! Fine, but how to you ensure that you k...
06 December 2007
Managing Projects
Project Management Tools - Tips & Hints“Managing Projects inside Budget”The three goals of every Project Manager are to deliver their project on time, within budget and to specifi...
03 December 2007
Software Project
Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“Using a Project Charter for Projects”Every Project Manager knows that to deliver a project on time, they need a “yardstick” ...
29 November 2007
Web Project Management Communications
Online Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“Communications Planning for Projects”You will know that as a project manager, one of your most important tasks is to communicate the s...
26 November 2007
Project Manager Delivery
Project Management Software - 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 m...
22 November 2007
Project Manager Tools
Project Management Tools - 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 complete...
19 November 2007
Monitor and Control Projects
Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“Monitor and Control your Projects”If you as a project manager would like to carefully monitor and control your projects so that the...
15 November 2007
Portfolio Project Software
Online Project Management Software - Tips & Hints”Portfolio Work Programs”A portfolio is a group of programs and projects, as well as other operational tasks that are undertaken t...
12 November 2007
Project Management Software
Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“Managing Work Programs”If you regularly manage multiple projects, then you are performing what is known as Program Management. To manage...
08 November 2007
Project Management Tools
Project Management Tools - 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...
05 November 2007
Project Management Software
Project Management Software - Tips & Hints“How to build high performing teams”If you want to ensure project management software success, then you need to be skilled in building hi...
01 November 2007
Project Management Life Cycle
Online Project Management Software, Project Manager - Tips & Hints"Create your own Project Life Cycle"Would you like to create your own Online Project Management software lifecycle so th...
29 October 2007
Project Management Standards
Project Management Software - Tips & Hints"Implementing project management software standards"Would you like to implement standards for project management software? There are 3...
08 January 2006
Project Management Tools
List Assumptions Using Project Management Tools List any assumptions associated with the adoption of each alternative solution. Examples include:· “That there will be no legi...
01 January 2006
Project Management
Project Management Software - Project Office Checklist PROJECT DETAILSProject Management Name: Name of the projectProject Management: Name of the Project Manager responsible for the projectProject Off...
