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Project Managers Duties |
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Review the Proposal |
Get educated about the project
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Create Charter |
Involve Product Mgr, Sponsors, etc.
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Identify Project Team |
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Get representation from all areas that will be involved in the project.
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Project Kickoff Meeting |
Kickoff meeting should include all project team members, including the Sponsor.
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Most projects hold weekly team meetings to discuss the project and ensure progress is being made.
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Status Reporting |
Dashboard (coming) |
Project Managers should update the Weekly Status Report by Friday afternoon.
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Plan the Project using a Project Plan or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) |
WBS is one of the most important tools for a project manager. Based off the Project Proposal and Scope documents, the WBS details work packages that are tasks to be owned and managed by team members. It is critical that the project team collectively create the WBS so that all aspects of the work are included and team members feel ownership for the work.
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Risk Management Plan |
Identify potential risks to the project. Assess the impact of each risk.
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Project Management |
Change Request Template |
Every change to the scope of the project needs to be documented and approved
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Manage Issues Template |
Record issues that arise
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Manage Risks Template |
If identified risks arise, how did we handle the risk.
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Testing |
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Make sure the product is thoroughly tested.
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Project Acceptance |
Project Acceptance Form |
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Transition to Production |
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Involve the people who will be taking calls about the new product.
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Closing Meeting |
Closing Meeting Agenda |
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Lessons Learned |
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Documentation |
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Administrative Closing |
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Celebrate! |
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