Introduction
Managing small projects effectively
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Understand the project scenario
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1. Getting Started with Small Projects
How do you identify a small project?
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Overview of small project management
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Manage small projects effectively
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Tools for managing small projects
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2. Defining the Project
Define the project scope
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What is the purpose of the project?
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Identify what the project will deliver
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Identify the most important factor
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Get approval for the project definition
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3. Planning the Project
How much project management do you need?
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Organize your project files
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Identify the work
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Estimate time and cost
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Put the project tasks in sequence
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Build your team
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Assign resources to tasks
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Identify risks
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Add contingency time to the schedule
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Approve the project plan
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4. Getting Things Done
Kick off the project
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Hand out assignments
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Keep things moving
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Work through problems
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5. Tracking Progress
Get status updates
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Evaluate progress
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Get back on track
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Handle changes
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6. Wrapping Up the Project
Get sign-off
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Tie up loose ends
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Conclusion
Additional resources for managing small projects
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Ex_Files_PM_Small_Projects.zip
(2.1 MB)
Glossary_PM_Foundations_Small_Projects.zip
(1000 KB)