MP4PM: business case review - Schedule/Key Milestones; approval process
MP4PM: business case review - Cost/Benefit
MP4PM: business case review - Risk Assessment
MP4PM: business case review - Impact Analysis
MP4PM: business case review - Alternatives/Recommendation
MP4PM: business case review - Description
MP4PM: business case review - executive summary and background
MP4PM: How to conduct a business case review?
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Introducing "MP4PM-MindmaPping for ProjectManagement" - Part III
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In Part III of the Introduction of our “MP4PM – Mind mapping for Project Management”we will not only provide you the next general “MP4PM” features; we will also introduce you the next deliverable/result of “MP4PM” so you can already see how “MP4PM” will work and look like. If you have missed the first two Parts of our Introduction you should first have a look here: Introducing "MP4PM-MindmaPping for ProjectManagement" - Part IIntroducing "MP4PM-MindmaPping for ProjectManagement" - Part II
Now let’s have a look on the next general features “MP4PM” will provide you: Not bad, right? Well, there is still a lot to come ...
OK, let’s come back to the next installment of “MP4PM”. Again we had great support of the projectmanagement.com community and so we had just released the Version 1.0 of the second deliverable (to use project management wording). This time it is a map/template what should support you as a project manager in reviewing the business case/documents which are often the basis for a project initiation, right? And so the map/template is called “review business case”. We have promised, that “MP4PM” will be closely aligned tot the PMBoK Guide and the business case or equivalent documents are known as We have done a version 1.0 already, but of course - like the complete “MP4PM” framework - this deliverable will be continuously improved and developed further. If you want to participate in this development, please feel free to add your valuable inputs in the corresponding discussion threads at the end of this posting. Any feedback is highly appreciated! You can access an interactive online version of the “review business case” map here (or just by clicking on the picture above): http://www.projectmanagement.plus/mp4pmmaps/1.1.2%20MP4PM%20review%20Business%20Case.html Please use this version for review only. If you want to use the map and/or work with it, then please download it from here: http://projectmanagement.plus/en/mp4pm/mp4pm-downloads For downloading the map/files you need to be logged in on projectmanagement.plus. “review business case” is not only available as .mmap (what is the MindManager file format, but could also be opened with Xmind for instance), it is also provided in several other formats like the usual MS Office formats for instance. Please try out and let us know your feedback/critic and/or additions; highly appreciated! In our next blog we will introduce you the next “MP4PM” features and may be we will talking already about the next deliverable what is actually work in progress. Until next time ... ;)
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In our last blog we had started with the Introduction of our “MP4PM – Mind mapping for Project Management”. In this blog entry we will not only provide you the next two “MP4PM” features; we will also introduce you the very first deliverable/result of “MP4PM” as a preview, so you can already see how “MP4PM” will look like and how it works basically. This way you can see what to expect in near future. And the best is: it is ready to use out of the box for anybody who wants to try out or just having a look. But first let’s have a look on the next two features we will provide you within “MP4PM”: Sounds interesting for you? OK, let’s come back to our first result out of “MP4PM”. With the great support of the community at projectmanagement.com we have just released the Version 1.0 of our first deliverable (to use project management wording); it is a questionnaire (as mind map of course) for the very first initiation meeting with your project sponsor in the project initiation phase (if you are in the role of the project manager) and it is called “Knowing the Sponsor”.
Yes, but as you also may know there are mostly some additional Steps before you can start creating the Project Charter. Therefore we will have some additional artefacts that we do support with MP4PM and “Knowing the Sponsor” is the very first of them. We have done a version 1.0 already, but of course like the complete “MP4PM” framework this deliverable will be continuously improved and developed further. If you want to participate in this development, please feel free to add your valuable inputs in the corresponding discussion thread at the end of this posting. Any feedback is highly appreciated. You can access an interactive online version of the “Knowing your Sponsor” map here (or just by clicking on the picture above): http://www.projectmanagement.plus/mp4pmmaps/1.1.1%20MP4PM%20Knowing%20Your%20Project%20Sponsor Please use this version for review only.
http://projectmanagement.plus/en/mp4pm/mp4pm-downloads For downloading the map/files you need to be logged in at www.projectmanagement.plus . If you do not want to create a user account there, then just write me a private message here and I will provide you the files. “Knowing your Sponsor” is not only available as .mmap (what is the MindManager file format, but could also be opened with Xmind for instance), it is also provided in several other formats like the usual MS Office formats for instance (all included in the download package!). Please try out and let us know what you thinking of it. In our next blog we will introduce you the next “MP4PM” features and may be we will talking already about the next deliverable what is actually work in progress. Until next time ... ;) ===================================================== If you want to contribute to the map please refer to the following discussion threads; we have created one discussion thread for each branch in the map for a better overview: "Knowing your Sponsor" - Questions about "Setting Expectations"
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Mind Mapping® for project management – an overview
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Mind Mapping® is a way of visually representing ideas and information. Just as geographical maps help people see where they’re going and help them anticipate and avoid obstacles, Mind Maps® let people lay out ideas and connect information in a way that helps identify dependencies, connections, and risks. Mind Mapping® is a powerful technique and the advantages of Mind Maps® are many:
By looking at those use cases and benefits you might think “well, there are a lot of them appearing in project management also, right?” and yes, there are. Since project management is all about gathering information and work with them and also about communication, Mind Mapping® can be utilized for this actions in a great way. But then you may think “well, but all this paper work … and if it is written down, how to reorganize the information if necessary?" (and it will be, right?).
PROFESSIONAL MIND MAPPING SOFTWARE ... - LET PEOPLE WORK THE WAY THEY THINK With professional Mind Mapping® software, you can brainstorm and capture ideas in freeform, and then add structure and depth. Drag-and-drop editing and markers let you apply order, connect ideas, and group concepts into themes. Built-in templates often make it easy to bring clarity to important projects, and completed maps give you a more effective way to communicate. - REDUCES INFORMATION OVERLOAD Professional Mind Mapping® software lets you organize ideas and information in a single view so you can see connections and draw conclusions quickly. It’s easy to assemble content-rich information maps with attachments and links that let you process information without having to jump between different apps and browsers. You maybe even can even import tasks, email, and contacts from Microsoft Outlook to Mind Maps® to better organize your work life. - HELPS STRUCTURE BUSINESS, STRATEGIC & PROJECT PLANS Professional Mind Mapping® software provides deep capabilities for organizing information to drive critical business processes and decision-making. More advanced features can include Guided Brainstorming tools, 2x2 analysis views, budgeting and forecasting tools, and numerous project management features where we look into in detail later on. - IMPROVES COMMUNICATION Professional Mind Mapping® software visual format lets you show the big picture and then drill down to display details as needed, all in a single view. Improve meetings by quickly capturing discussion notes and follow-up action items in context. Use priority markers, symbols, and embedded images to highlight the most important points. - WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING TOOLS Professional Mind Mapping® software is integrated with Microsoft and Apple productivity apps, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, and Apple Keynote and Pages. Individuals can map out their work in the professional Mind Mapping® software, and then publish final reports and proposals in the most appropriate format. - CAN BE USED ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION Professional Mind Mapping® software may have an enterprise version which extends the value offering integration with Microsoft SharePoint to enable collective information management and collaboration. With the Enterprise Version people across the organization can use professional Mind Mapping® software intuitive visual frame - work to capture and organize information, then share editable maps so teams can solve problems, prioritize strategies, plan projects, and process information together.
Successful project management depends on effective management of expectations and commitments. Mind Mapping® software helps you keep teams in alignment on the decisions and tradeoffs that determine if a project will meet goals and deadlines. Create a blueprint for your project by defining goals, prioritizing issues, capturing stakeholder input, and validating requirements—all in one application.
MIND MAPPING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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