Merry March & thank you again for being Members of the ProjectManagement.com community!

This month, in addition to our usual "template release", we are including 5 NEW templates from our friends at PMI as well as 2 of our own new templates!

Download these quick before they're back in the PREMIUM library! These are all examples of premium content available 24/7 to our Premium Members. However, they are free to every registered member through Thursday, March 21st. We hope these make your life a bit easier – helping us fulfill our mission of making YOU more successful. If you are not already a Premium Plus member but would like to be, Premium Plus membership is available at a $50 discount using the code "KEEP50".

The following premium templates are available to all ProjectManagement.com members until 3/21. We hope you find them useful.

Bottom-Up Cost Estimating Worksheet (NEW THIS MONTH FROM PMI!)

Bottom-up estimates are detailed estimates done at the work package level. Detailed information on the work package and other direct/indirect costs are used to determine the most accurate estimate possible. Use this worksheet to help you keep track.

Cost Estimating Worksheet (NEW THIS MONTH FROM PMI!)

A cost-estimating worksheet can help you develop cost estimates when quantitative methods or bottom-up estimates are developed. Quantitative methods include parametric estimates, analogous estimates and three-point estimates.

Cost Management Plan (NEW THIS MONTH FROM PMI!)

The cost management plan is a component of the project or program management plan that describes how costs will be planned, structured and controlled. It includes a description of how costs will be estimated and budgeted, and helps define the methods used.

Change Management Plan (NEW THIS MONTH FROM PMI!)

The change management plan is a component of the project management plan. It describes how change will be managed on the project. Use this template to help guide the process.

Communications Management Plan (NEW THIS MONTH FROM PMI!)

The communications management plan is a component of the project management plan. It describes the communication needs of the project including audiences, messages and methods and is a vital component of stakeholder management.

Sample Weekly Status Report (NEW THIS MONTH!)

Stay on top of your project with this weekly status report template, which helps you track issues, delays, key accomplishments, planned activities and risks.

Sample Program-Level Status Report (NEW THIS MONTH!)

Keep track of major departmental projects using this sample status report, which helps you keep track of progress and risks.

Project Management Roles and Responsibilities

A PMO, Project Managers and Mentors must all act in concert to ensure that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. These role descriptions and matrices help clarify who does what.

Post-Mortem Documentation

Make sure no post-mortem details escape you by using this analysis form, designed to help you avoid potential problems with future projects.

Problem Escalation Matrix

There are always issues with projects and things are much easier if you know what your next option is for moving things along. This matrix offers a process for resolving various types of project problems and delays.

Prioritization Criteria Template

In order to resolve the defects inherent in most initiative prioritization efforts, there needs to be a pragmatic set of criteria against which each initiative can be ranked. This template can be used to help accomplish this objective.

Risk Evaluation Matrix

Once you know which factors are considered risks to yor project, arrange these factors into a risk evaluation matrix. Don't worry. We'll walk you through it.

Have you seen our new Requirements Management Practice Area? It's full of tips and templates to help you define the work that you are engaged in now. Take a look around and let us know what you think. 

We hope you are having an amazing year so far and thank you again for being a ProjectManagement.com member! We sincerely appreciate your support and are completely committed to your success. If we can help with anything project related, please let us know atcontactus@projectmanagement.com.