The Project Management Memory Jogger ^TM

A Pocket Guide for Project Teams

Paula Martin and Karen Tate

• Meet critical deadlines
• Stay within budget limits
• Allocate scarce resources
• Meet or exceed customer requirements

The Project Management Memory Jogger(TM) is the most cost-effective way to ensure that your project teams achieve high-quality results. It provides every member of your organization with an easy-to-use roadmap for managing all types of projects. Whether your team is planning the construction of a new facility or implementing a customer feedback system, this pocket guide helps you avoid typical problems and pitfalls and create successful project outcomes every time. It is packed with useful information on everything from project concept to completion.

The method described in the Project Management Memory Jogger(TM) is consistent with industry standard approaches such as PMBOK, with an emphasis on participation, empowerment, individual accountability, and bottom line project results. It utilizes tools and concepts from continuous process improvement and applies those to making project management something that is accessible to all teams working on projects.

Contents:

Introduction to Project Management

• What is a Project?
• What Can the Organization Do to Create More Successful Projects?
• Who Is Involved and What Do They Do?
• Key Terms

A Roadmap of the Project Management Process

• Navigating Through Project Phases and Key Tasks

Getting Ready to Start a Project

• Understanding the Role and Responsibility of the Project Sponsor
• Creating an Issues List and Parking Lot
• Developing Team Guidelines
• Determining Meeting Guidelines
• Communicating Outside the Project Team

Creating a Project Plan

• Mapping the Best Route for Your Project
• Simplifying the Key Tasks in Creating a Project Plan
• Doing the Project
• Monitoring the Project Progress · Responding to Changes
• Closing Out the Project
• Determining If the Customer Is Satisfied
• Understanding the Lessons Learned
• References

Spiral-bound pocket guide measures 3.5" x 5.5". 1997. 164 pages

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