I've returned to project management after a couple of years doing other things. Refreshing myself on project management itself - the PMBOK etc - is straightforward.
Where I'm struggling is in how to organise myself as a PM. It's a case of I know what to do, but not when to do it. When I get to my desk on a Monday morning what should I do first to track my project etc.? How do I track actions, phonecalls, issues, etc.?
This is even more of a challenge as I'm managing 5 separate projects.
Can anyone suggest a book, process, or something that will show me how to be more organised as a PM?
Thanks
Colin Saving Changes...
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Colin, tools and processes can help. What are you and/or your organization using now? We use Microsoft Project Server to track projects, manage resources, manage issues, etc, and we have a PM process framework(best practices) that we all use and follow. In terms of PM organization, what kind of process or approach does your organization use? Books and reference materials like the PMBOK can be helpful, but at the end of the day you (the organization) either have or don't have an effective process. Knowing what to do and when to do it shouldn't be guesswork. Saving Changes...
