Use the issue log to maintain a consolidated view of issues that have been encountered on the project, and their resolution. Keeping track of issues is important to make sure that they are addressed, and that significant items don’t get ignored or fall from attention.
The deliverable plan template is intended as a more detailed specification of the deliverables to be used on a project. It is a useful document for clarifying and making explicit the expectations of each deliverable that will be produced.
The simple project plan is intended to provide an easy, efficient and non-intensive way of documenting a project plan. The intention is to capture essential project plan information without being onerous, formal or overly detailed. This template includes a description, instructions, and guidelines for adapting.
A good project charter gets produced as soon as the project starts (and before any planning is done in earnest). It is the earliest definition of what the project is intended to accomplish, why it is being initiated and what the organization expects as a result. This template includes a description, instructions, and guidelines for adapting.
The project plan is the means of defining and articulating how a project will be delivered, and builds upon the information defined in the project charter. This template helps you identify what will be necessary to successfully deliver on the project, and also identify potential uncertainties and challenges.
The monthly status report template has been designed to be a comprehensive review of project progress. It is intended to provide a detailed understanding of the project, what has occurred to date, and its trajectory in moving forward.
The risk and constraints template provides a comprehensive view of the risks associated with a project, and the boundaries that the project needs to stay within.
UPDATED TEMPLATE! The communications plan provides a comprehensive view of how your project will communicate with the various audiences that it supports. Use this template and the sample matrix to schedule and assign communication responsibilities.
UPDATED TEMPLATE! The project management roles and responsibilities template is designed to consider the project management support that is required in managing and supporting a project. The template reflects the role and contributions of the project manager, as well as Project Management Office (PMO) and methodology support roles, where those exist.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are ways of measuring and monitoring project health. This template provides structure to outlining and articulating measures. It is the means of defining the KPIs that will be used, how they will be measured, and how they should be interpreted.