Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 4, 2020

If you aren’t using PRINCE, or if you want some general guidance as well about project closure documents and so on, read this next: How to close a project. A project has a start, a middle and an end, so closing a project is an important part of the project management lifecycle. How Does PRINCE2 Handle Closing a Project?

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MPUG

APRIL 4, 2022

The role of a project manager (PM) is not only to plan, execute, and track a project, but that of closing a project properly. I see many PMs use the MS Project software tool to work on a project over its life cycle, but most don’t use MS Project to close the project. These should be inactivated as you close the project.

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Productivity Land

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Businesses of all sizes are turning to electronic signatures (eSignatures) to streamline document signing processes, improve efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction. Identifying Document Use Cases A. Assessing the Types of Documents Suitable for eSignatures Not all documents are created equal when it comes to eSignatures.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Imagine steering your project to a successful close, with every stakeholder satisfied and every team member proud of the collective achievement. Picture a closure where risks are minimized, lessons are documented and learned, and the project's benefits are fully realized. Ensure your project's successful closure.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Now it’s time to handover the work because the project is closing. If you’ve ever ended up on a project where the work never seems to end… and the changes keep coming in… and even though it is technically closed people still come to you for help… then this is for you! The document becomes the basis for my knowledge transfer.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Your project sponsor called you to her office and told you that the party is over — close the project. How to Close the Project. Second, be clear about the steps you will take to close the project. Out of respect and honor for the team, call a meeting as soon as possible to communicate the decision to close the project.

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Velociteach

JULY 3, 2023

Will your project’s documentation pass the test of time once the project is done and the people are gone? Documentation is at the intersection of information management, organizational design, and personal productivity. Accurate documentation makes teams more efficient and effective. She’s based in Calgary, Alberta.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 24, 2022

That’s the last step of the ‘traditional’ predictive (waterfall) project lifecycle, but even agile projects close. Create and circulate the project closure document. This is a document that summarizes how the project went. Any other useful documentation. Archive project documents. It’s project completion time.

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Planio

MARCH 28, 2022

Stage 2: Review and document lessons learned. Does ‘closing’ a project mean it’s a success? Closing projects doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we’ll run through a simple process that can guide you as you close out projects, learn from your experiences, and move onto the next one. That’s a lot of work.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Construction phases have different names and require different documentation to begin with. Learn more Now, let’s look more closely at each of the five construction phases. Within this phase are three distinct steps: programming and feasibility, schematic design and contract documents.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Is your organization failing to close the gaps between strategy and project execution? you can use to help you close those gaps, yet it isn’t easy. Let’s review strategies and tools you can use, and learn how they can help you close that gap to promote successful project execution. Document Changes.

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A business case is a document that helps decision-makers determine whether a project is worth the investment.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One area that often gets overlooked, but has a significant impact on operational efficiency, is document workflow. In this article, we will explore the importance of operational efficiency, the role of document workflow in achieving it, and strategies for streamlining document workflow to enhance efficiency.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 12, 2022

Decision gates are part of empowering decision-making and ensuring the right people make the call as to whether a project progresses (or is closed). The phases of a typical predictive lifecycle are: Idea or concept phase Initiate Plan Execute Close. Then we don’t have another review point until we’re about to close.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It does this by allowing users to submit service requests, assign responsibility for the request and track its status from submission to when the service request is closed. Now you can visually track the work in real time as it moves through the steps from submission to close. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Wrike

JULY 24, 2023

It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations. Verifies that all project documentation and records are properly organized and archived.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

Materials are often delivered to the job site with a certification of compliance with the contract documents. Whoever accepts the materials will should review documents such as the material takeoff or bill of materials as there can be serious consequences if the contractor accepts and installs incorrect materials.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The assignment is peer-assessed and graded based on project documentation you submit. Tip: Go back to your documentation for Office Green/Plant Pals and use those as inspiration for the Sauce & Spoon documentation as the templates are the same. Sauce & Spoon is a restaurant chain that wants to expand.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Those are called the project phases and they are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and, finally, closing. To find out if the project is right for the business, there are several documents that are created. One is a business case document , which talks about the financial opportunities inherent in the project.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It’s necessary to define completion criteria, so that when your project ends, you can close and transfer the right documentation to the right people. Project closure, being the final phase of the project, is when all the documents have to be signed and finalized, all the reports delivered. Document Information.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

You’ll have to release resources, archive documents and don’t forget to acknowledge the project success with a party or some type of celebration. Steps to Closing a Project. By documenting the mistakes and the successes of the project, you’re building a catalog that offers historic data. Archive Documents.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our cloud-based software means you can access project documents anywhere and at any time. Processes that are lengthy, complex, sensitive, must be consistent, involve documentation , involve significant change or have serious consequences should have procedures. Examples of project documents are the project plan, schedule and budget.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Construction Foreman A construction foreman works closely with construction project managers to help with hiring, meeting deadlines for tasks and keeping to safety standards among the construction crew. They are static documents that are going to slow you down, while project management software is designed to create greater efficiency.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

Deliverables can be both the result of the project itself, but also the results of the process of the project, such as the project plan , reports or other documents. Closing: Projects are temporary endeavors, so they eventually come to an end and need to be formally closed. Projects are made up of deadlines.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 28, 2023

Domain 5: Monitor Risks and Close Lastly, we monitor risks and close them, when appropriate. This plan may include additional elements such as tools and techniques, risk appetite and thresholds, and risk categories. mitigate, transfer). The risk owners execute the risk response and contingency plans.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The activities include: Identifying the deliverables (which PRINCE2 calls products) and documenting expectations around customer satisfaction about what quality standards they will adhere to. However, we do set acceptance criteria, even if these are only documented in the project charter or a high-level business request document.

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Online PM Courses

MARCH 19, 2018

And it’s only fair to acknowledge that some of the things I have been saying in training sessions fo the last 20+ years track back to Paul’s advice closing a project well. It is the stage where you carry out all the formal and informal tasks that will close your project down in an orderly manner. What is Project Closure?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s a document that defines a change in the scope of work. This is fully documented and often will add to the agreed-upon contract price, project timeline or both. You can attach documents and images, comment, add tags, priority and much more. Don’t Neglect Documentation. What Is a Construction Change Order?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2023

The project life cycle is made up of five project stages: project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring & control and project closing. For example, you’ll need to produce important project documentation at each step in the process. What Is the Project Life Cycle?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

A stakeholder map has four quadrants, keep satisfied, manage closely, monitor and keep informed. Create a Project Scope Document and Have it Approved by Stakeholders A scope document explains the boundaries of the project. Document the stakeholders: Not everyone is a stakeholder.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The release manager at my last job worked closely with the development team to review what code changes would be coming. On launch day itself, the release manager will be closely monitoring things behind-the-scenes to ensure that tech implementation goes smoothly. So what does a typical day in the life of a release manager look like?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

Conduct a Material Takeoff Analysis for Your Project A material takeoff is a document that lists all the materials you’ll need for the construction project and the quantities for each. This is an important construction document that’s essential for the estimating and bidding process, but it also informs your resource needs.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Document lessons learned for future projects. There’s normally some documentation that lists out what the products are so everyone understands what is being delivered. Closing a project Finally, there is a process around closing a project. Lessons learned isn’t something you do once.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

All of those project management documents are important, but the Statement of Work (SOW) is easily one of the most important because it’s made at the outset of a project and outlines everything that needs to go into your project. You only have one chance to create your SOW document, and you want it done right. Try it free today!

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But before we get to that, let’s look a little more closely at what a flow chart is outlining. Even closing a project is a process , and therefore can be visualized in a flow chart. You can build your diagrams together online and then add them to documents and websites. What Does a Project Flow Chart Outline? Google Drawings.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 9, 2022

A good place to start figuring out who your stakeholders are is by reviewing the project charter, which documents the reason for the project and appoints the project manager. Also, review the contracts, as stakeholders might be mentioned in these documents. It’s a critical document and one that is changing throughout the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

If you have worked on projects before then it’s highly likely that you can copy and paste from previous documents so don’t get too hung up on the idea that a fully-fledged plan is going to be days worth of work for your tiny project. If it isn’t, the project sponsor will make the call to close the work down. You have clear reporting.

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