Who among you is using a project log log?
I am using one built in excel. I have four sheets (actions, info/decisions, issues, change).
I use this log as a basis for the weekly status meetings to prepare the agenda and to track whether action are moving ahead or closed.
Is there some of you using this approach? Saving Changes...
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John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
Matteo, do you track risks in your weekly meetings? If not, I would sew this into your meetings. Yours is simple in nature however, you know best your needs for your specific project. Saving Changes...
Thanks for your feedback John. You're right, I should add the risk session too as the can arise everyday and a fallback plan shall be foreseen in advance.
I am submittin my method as I am not sure it is the best and always looking for something more effective. How to do you conduct weekly meeting and keep track of incoming topics? Saving Changes...
Personally I would but all in one sheet, with identifier (your actual sheet plus risk). If not already in a status (Active/Close/New). So to have a complete view a active view and newer incoming..
We all have our preferences and each project is different. Saving Changes...
I regularly use project logs. Depending on the project it might "only" be tracked in OneNote or "even" in SharePoint in a list with different views and filters and analysis in pivot tables and dashboards. Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Yes, I do exactly the same as you. My spreadsheet has tabs for Actions, Issues, Risks, Decisions as standard and then depending on the project I add changes, contacts, key milestones or whatever else I need. Saving Changes...
Manfred KressSenior Project Manager, PMP| Atos Information Technology GmbHTaunusstein, Germany
Yes, I use project logs consisting of all lists already mentioned, complemented with lists for tracking purposes like financials, milestones etc.
If these logs are not mandatory by the organization regulations a PM has to observe, they should be maintained by him/herself and if it is only when you have to be substituted (or will you have a relaxing holiday without this?). Saving Changes...
