Project Plan Template
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By Dick Billows, PMP, GCA
Summary: In our 5-step project methodology we give you a check list of project steps supported by 12 best practices techniques you will learn, adapted for smaller projects. We start with a broadbrush project plan, then decompose that as we gather requirements. The we use the charter to avoid problems, make clear assignments to our team, optimize the plan and track result and statue. Learn this methodology online with 1-to-1 coaching in our Essentials of Project Management Course
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Small Project Planning Template
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5-Step Project Management Process
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1. Project Broadbrush Planning - Sponsor approval of the MOS™ and High-level Achievements
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Define Project Scope in Measurable Terms
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Decompose Scope into 4-7 HIgh level Achievement
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Project Charter with Assumptions, Constraints, Risks, PM Authority
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Broadbrush Plan Presentation
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2. Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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3. Estimation of resource requirements, task durations, and completion of resource pre-commitment agreements
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4. Implementation Schedule (Gantt) - Apply schedule compression techniques
- Build Dynamic Schedule with Predecessors and work Estimates
- Optimize the Critical PAth
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5. Track actuals and report status
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Learn this methodology online with 1-to-1 coaching at your pace and schedule
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