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Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

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Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? What Is Project Documentation?

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How to Create a Project Initiation Document (Template Included)

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That’s why a project initiation document (PID) is so important. To understand why, let’s define the term and compare it to other project documentation. We’ll explore its importance and how to create a project initiation document, including all its many components. What Is a Project Initiation Document (PID)?

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Construction Documents: Types of Construction Drawings

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This is why a project has many construction documents. The importance of construction documents and construction drawings cannot be understated. But what exactly are construction documents and what types of construction drawings are there? What Are Construction Documents? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Production Reporting: What to Include in a Production Report

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Monitoring and controlling that process ensures that deadlines are met and costs aren’t exceeded. It’s a document that includes manufacturing KPIs that allows organizations to track various aspects of their manufacturing process such as for the production volume that’s manufactured over a specific period.

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The Importance of Operational Project Management for Businesses

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Operational project management deals with the planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling of resources to achieve project objectives. Both rely on effective planning, execution and monitoring, and both require strong leadership and clear communication. What Is Operational Project Management?

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A practical guide to quality management, assurance & control

Rebel’s Guide to PM

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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What Is a Project Scope Baseline & How to Create One?

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A scope baseline is an approved version of your project scope, which is documented in a scope statement , work breakdown structure (WBS) and WBS dictionary. The scope baseline is used as a reference to monitor project progress and compare actual versus planned results. Here’s a shot of the whiteboard for your reference!