Topic

Methodology Section

20 Minute IT Manager sessions

Introduction

Overview

Project Initiation

• The Value of Project Management

• The TenStep Project Management Process

• The History of Project Management

• Use Portfolio Management to Align Resources

Project Planning: Define the Work

Step 1 – Define the Work

• Define the Work Before You Execute the Project

• Defining and Aligning Project Objectives and Scope

• Establish Scope on Your Project

Project Planning: Build the Schedule and Budget

Step 2 - Build the Schedule and Budget

• Project Estimating Techniques

• Creating a Project Schedule

• Network Diagrams

Manage the Schedule and Budget

Step 3 - Manage the Schedule and Budget

• Trouble Signs That Your Project is Behind Schedule

• Techniques to Get Your Project Back on Schedule

Manage Issues

Step 4 - Manage Issues

• Understanding and Managing Project Issues

Manage Change

Step 5 - Manage Change

• Manage Change on Your Project

Manage Communication

Step 6 - Manage Communication

• Fundamental Status Reporting

• Building a Project Communication Plan

Manage Risk

Step 7 - Manage Risk

• Risk Management Overview

• Evaluate All Risk Response Options in the Risk Plan

Manage Human Resources

Step 8 - Manage Human Resources

• Managing Dispersed Project Teams

• Managing Resources in a Matrix Organization

• Use Self-Managed Teams

Manage Quality

Step 9 – Manage Quality

• Quality Management Overview

• Establish Processes to Catch Errors as Early in the Project as Possible

Manage Metrics

Step 10 - Manage Metrics

• Managing Metrics on Projects