Welcome to PM Inspiration, a monthly newsletter and blog especially for project management professionals. I hope you are well and I sincerely wish you a happy November, holiday season and Thanksgiving for those who celebrate it.
This month, I have some carefully curated videos for you below. I also have a video about free PM documents you may find useful.
Are you setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) and finding yourself stuck in the intricate web of processes and documentation? We’ve got a game-changing resource for you that can turbocharge your PMO setup and save you a boatload of money.
Introducing the CDC PMO Site: Your Free Arsenal of Proven Project Management Tools
Why CDC PMO? The CDC PMO site offers a treasure trove of over 70 free documents and plans that have been meticulously crafted and tested by the U.S. Government. These tools cover the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to planning, execution, and closure. Whether you’re a seasoned PM or a certified PMP looking to deepen your expertise, these resources are designed to scale up or down and can be easily customized to suit your specific needs.
Key Benefits:
1.Cost Savings: Leverage the power of government-provided tools without spending a dime. These resources have been proven in real-world scenarios and can significantly cut down on the costs associated with developing project management templates from scratch.
2.Proven Effectiveness: These tools aren’t just theoretical concepts – they’ve been tried and tested in government projects. Benefit from the wealth of experience embedded in each template to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your projects.
3.Scalability and Customization: Whether you’re managing a small project or a large-scale initiative, these tools are flexible enough to scale according to your needs. Customize them to align perfectly with the unique requirements of your organization.
Featured Tools:
·Project Charters for clear project initiation.
·Comprehensive Project Management Plans to guide you through planning and execution.
·Risk Management Plans and Logs to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.
·Communication matrices, plans, and templates for seamless project communication.
·Quality Management Plans to ensure project deliverables meet the highest standards.
·Lessons Learned Logs and Post-Project Surveys to continuously improve your processes.
·And much more, covering everything from business cases to system security approaches!
How to Get Started:
1.Visit CDC PMO Site to access the full suite of free project management tools.
2.Explore the extensive list of templates and documents available.
3.Download and customize as needed to fit the unique requirements of your projects.
Take Action Today: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to supercharge your project management efforts. Visit the CDC PMO site today, and empower your PMO with the tools that countless firms have used to achieve success.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS
Project Initiation:
1.Business Need Statement
2.Charter
3.Charter LITE
4.Project Kick-Off Meeting
5.Project Process Agreement
6.Requirements Definition (functional)
7.Requirements Definition (non-functional)
8.Requirements Management Plan
9.Requirements Traceability Matrix
10.Stakeholder Analysis
11.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary
12.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 1
13.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 2
14.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 3
Project Planning:
15. Acquisition Strategy
16.Project Management Plan
17.Project Management Plan LITE
18.Project Schedule (.mpp)
19.Project Schedule (.xls)
20.Project Schedule – Agile (.mpp)
21.Project Schedule – Agile Backlog (.mpp)
22.Quality Management Plan
23.Quality Management Plan LITE
24.Release Strategy
25.Risk Management Plan
26.Risk Management Plan LITE
27.Status Report (executive level)
28.Status Report (team member)
29.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 1
30.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 2
31.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 3
Project Executing:
32. Annual Operational Analysis
33.Business Case
34.Business Case LITE
35.Business Impact Analysis
36.Capacity Planning
37.Certification and Accreditation Process Templates
38.Change Management Log
39.Change Management Plan
40.Change Management Plan LITE
41.Change Request Form Example
42.Communications Management Plan
43.Communications Management Plan LITE
44.Configuration Management
45.Data Conversion
46.Implementation Plan
47.Independent Verification & Validation
48.Interface Control
49.Issue Management Log
50.Lessons Learned Log
51.Lessons Learned Post-Project Survey
52.Meeting Agenda – Style 1
53.Meeting Agenda – Style 2
54.Meeting Minutes
55.Meeting Sign-In Roster
56.Memorandum of Understanding / Service Level Agreement
57.Operation & Maintenance Manual
58.Physical Data Model
59.Product Design
60.Quality Management Plan
61.Quality Management Plan LITE
62.Release Strategy
63.Requirements Definition (functional)
64.Requirements Definition (non-functional)
65.Requirements Management Plan
66.Requirements Traceability Matrix
67.Risk Management Log
68.Risk Management Plan
69.Risk Management Plan LITE
70.Security Approach
71.Service Level Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding
72.Staff Management
73.Stage Gate Review
74.Stage Gate Review Assessment
75.Status Report (executive level)
76.Status Report (executive level instructions)
77.Status Report (team member)
78.System of Records Notice
79.Test Case
80.Test Plan
81.Test Summary Report
82.Training Plan
83.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary
84.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 1
85.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 2
86.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Style 3
Project Closing and Archive:
87. Project Completion (Close-Out/Archive)
Remember, the best project managers are those who are equipped with the right tools. The CDC PMO site is your gateway to a more efficient, cost-effective, and successful project management journey.
Here’s to smarter project management!
As always, I am always available to offer support and guidance via my coaching program at PM ANONYMOUS
