Are you aware of the importance of organization and planning? These two concepts make it so much easier for many small to large businesses around the world. Whether it is online or off, having a step-by-step plan will keep your company from crumbling. The method of incorporating steps and organization in a plan is considered Project Management.
According to Wikipedia.org, Project Management is defined as the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
Project Management as a Process (according Just Enough Project Management by Curtis R. Cook)
Project management is considered to be more of a process, which consists of a series of steps needed to achieve a specific outcome. Not all projects are the same, but they all have a basic life cycle consisting of at least four steps.
Below are the four basic project management steps covered within all projects:
Initiation – receive the new project, determine what needs to be accomplished, and formally launch the project.
Planning – develop a detailed plan that includes: task list, resource assignments, schedule, budget, communication plan, risk plan, and change control process.
Control – technical work is done during this step; project status reports are generated.
Closing – includes a few last-minute checks to ensure that everything is in order and that all project requirements have been satisfied.
It is very important to undertake any project with a defined beginning and ending point and specific, well-distinct goals that identify completion. Doing so will help any business complete tasks less complicated.
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Project Management: Meetings
In Project Management, the question of when and how often a team should meet is very crucial. Meetings can help resolve problems, give weekly updates, and encourage feedback. But as a practical hand, when should the team physically meet?
Many businesses and employees try to avoid ritual meetings that serve no purpose, but on the other hand you want to make sure you meet often enough to maintain team identity and spirit.
According to Just Enough Project Management by Curtis R. Cook, a company should follow these general guidelines to strike the right balance:
Meet as an entire group to discuss issues of joint concern and get input from team members
Meet one-on-one to resolve individual problems
The most common type of meeting deals with the status of a project. In this type of meeting, the project manager expects to receive feedback, status, information, and ideas from the team on various aspects of the current project.
Because the project manager is responsible for the overall progress of a project, he or she should ensure that meeting objectives are stated and achieved. The following steps will help run a productive meeting:
Prepare an agenda – be sure to state the purpose of the meeting, its expected duration, a list of attendees, and so on.
Alert employees/attendees at least one week in advance of each project meeting
Be sure to stay on the topics stated on the agenda
Document action items and other decisions arising from the meeting
Distribute the meeting minutes to all invitees (not just attendees)
Ensure that action items, along with the individual responsible for taking action, are recorded on the agenda for the next scheduled project status meeting.
For additional suggestions, please reference back to Just Enough Project Management by Curtis R. Cook.
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Many businesses and employees try to avoid ritual meetings that serve no purpose, but on the other hand you want to make sure you meet often enough to maintain team identity and spirit.
According to Just Enough Project Management by Curtis R. Cook, a company should follow these general guidelines to strike the right balance:
Meet as an entire group to discuss issues of joint concern and get input from team members
Meet one-on-one to resolve individual problems
The most common type of meeting deals with the status of a project. In this type of meeting, the project manager expects to receive feedback, status, information, and ideas from the team on various aspects of the current project.
Because the project manager is responsible for the overall progress of a project, he or she should ensure that meeting objectives are stated and achieved. The following steps will help run a productive meeting:
Prepare an agenda – be sure to state the purpose of the meeting, its expected duration, a list of attendees, and so on.
Alert employees/attendees at least one week in advance of each project meeting
Be sure to stay on the topics stated on the agenda
Document action items and other decisions arising from the meeting
Distribute the meeting minutes to all invitees (not just attendees)
Ensure that action items, along with the individual responsible for taking action, are recorded on the agenda for the next scheduled project status meeting.
For additional suggestions, please reference back to Just Enough Project Management by Curtis R. Cook.
About CODANK Charlotte Web Design
CODANK is a top Charlotte Web Design and Internet Marketing Company located in Charlotte, NC. The company is dedicated to providing a broad range of web design services. CODANK specializes in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Graphic Design, Online Marketing, and Web Design and Development.
For more information, visit CODANK Charlotte Web Design and Internet Marketing Company at www.codank.com
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