Project Management Cheat Sheet
Project Management Cheat Sheet
Project Management Cheat Sheet
Project Manager’s Checklist
As a Project Manager, there are 22 things you must do:
F Define the project.
F Select a strategy.
F Develop Specifications.
F Develop a schedule.
F Develop a budget.
F Organize the project team.
F Assign duties and responsibilities.
F Train new team members
F Monitor progress
F Take corrective Actions
F Provide Feedback
F Test Final Outcome
F Deliver outcome to client.
F Write operational manuals.
F Train client personnel.
F Reassign project staff
F Dispose of surplus equipment, material and
supplies
F Release facilities
F Evaluate project performance
F Complete final audit
F Complete project report
F Review project with management.
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Fundamentals of Project Management – Summary 2 – Cheat Sheet 2
Project Evaluation Form
As a Professional Project Manager, there are 15 questions you
must answer at the end of every project:
1. How close was to scheduled completion was the
project completed?
2. What did we learn about scheduling that will
help us on our next project?
3. How close to budget was the final cost?
4. What did we learn about budgeting that will help
us on our next project?
5. Upon completion, did the project output meet
client specification without additional work?
6. If additional work was required, please describe.
7. What did we learn about writing specifications
that will help us on our next project?
8. What did we learn about staffing that will help us
on our next project?
9. What did we learn about monitoring
performance that helps us on next project?
10. What did we learn about taking corrective action
that will help us on our next project?
11. What technological advances were made on this
project?
12. What tools and techniques were developed that
will be useful on our next project.
13. What recommendations do we have for future
research and development?
14. What lessons did we learn from our dealings
with service organizations and outside vendors?
15. If we had the opportunity to do the project over,
what would we do differently?
Fundamentals of Project Management – Summary 2 – Cheat Sheet 3
Section 8: Performance Measurement – scope, schedule and cost
Sample Project Master Document* Which management systems and processes will be in place to ensure the
Section 1: Project Charter scope, schedule and cost constraints are adhered to.
In a short paragraph, provide an overview of the following:
- The business need (why the project has been started) Section 9: Major Milestones and Target Dates
- Description of the final product / solution, how does the final What are the key milestones and dates that need to be met in order for
solution meet the business need identified above? the project to deliver on time?
Section 2: Project Approach Section 10: Key Required Staff (and costs if appropriate)
How will the required final product / solution be delivered? This will Are there any individuals that are required for specific project activities.
influence the resources and staff required. Are they currently available?
Section 3: Project Scope Section 11: Risk Management Plan
What exactly is included within the responsibility of the project? How will the major risks to the project be managed?
Which work is included within the project to meet the business objectives?
Which work is outside the control of the project (but may still be required Section 12: Key Risks
to meet parts of the business objectives)? What are the key risks to the successful delivery of the project?
Are there any interfaces with other projects?
Section 13: Constraints and Assumptions
Section 4: Work Breakdown Structure What are the time, budgetary, resource and quality constraints on the
Insert either a highlevel textual WBS or diagram project?
What major assumptions have been made in planning the project and
Section 5: Cost Estimates estimating?
Provide a highlevel breakdown of the main costs of the project. Ensure
that you provide a level of confidence in the provided estimates. If Section 14: Planned Responses and Contingencies
necessary provide an overview of the approach taken to obtain those If a risk occurs how will the issue be dealt with?
estimates. What contingency plans are in place to minimise the impact of any key
risks?
Section 6: Scheduled Start and Finish Dates
When is the project expected to start? Section 15: Open Issues and Pending Decisions
Are there any factors influencing the scheduled start date? Are there any open issues that need resolving before the project can start?
According to the Plan and Critical Path Analysis when is the project Are there any key decisions that the project team is dependent upon being
expected to be completed? made?
Section 7: Key Deliverables
What are the key project deliverables? *From: www.projectconnections.com
Who is responsible and accountable for each key deliverable?