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Five tips for managing a dispersed project team

October 6, 2010 1:37pm PDT

IT leaders who oversee teams of remote workers have some obstacles to overcome. Tom Mochal offers some practical advice for successfully managing a distributed workforce.

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Scope change request log

September 10, 2010 12:00am PDT

One key to keeping a project on track is to maintain careful records of change requests. This scope change request log lets you consolidate and summarize all the requests into one easy-to-read...

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Five tips for building a work breakdown structure

August 27, 2010 7:25am PDT

Tom Mochal offers some practical advice to save you time and rework on your next work breakdown structure.

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Test Error Log

August 27, 2010 12:00am PDT

When error reports begin rolling in during the testing phase of a development project, you need a system for staying on top of them. By logging each error in this form, you'll be able to track the...

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Test Error Report

August 27, 2010 12:00am PDT

Tracking application errors that emerge during testing doesn't have to be frustrating or chaotic if you have an organized way to manage them. This form makes it easy for testers to report what...

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Project risk management checklist

June 30, 2010 12:00am PDT

Many projects have inherent risks that can wreak havoc if left unmanaged. This checklist will help you assess and minimize the risk potential for your project and head off possible problems.

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Project issue submission form

May 4, 2010 12:00am PDT

Attempts to track the problems that arise in the course of a large project can quickly get out of hand. This simple form makes it easy to record the key aspects of a problem so that everyone knows...

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Project action item log

April 16, 2010 12:00am PDT

Tired of meetings where the follow-up actions fizzle? Want to see a little more accountability so your projects actually get done the right way -- and on time? This simple form will help you keep...

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Definition template for smaller projects

February 26, 2010 12:00am PST

The first step in project planning is to define the work. This template will help you create a definition document to guide you through small to medium-size projects.

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10 best practices for successful project management

July 23, 2009 12:00am PDT

The right mix of planning, monitoring, and controlling can make the difference in completing a project on time, on budget, and with high quality results. These guidelines will help you plan the...

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Download this project status report template

March 10, 2009 12:10pm PDT

Download this template, created by project management guru Tom Mochal, to effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and keep everyone on the same page.

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Use Monte Carlo analysis for sophisticated project scheduling

March 3, 2009 3:10pm PST

Monte Carlo analysis can help you determine multiple possible outcomes of projects and tasks as part of your project management work. Project management guru Tom Mochal provides a brief overview...

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Create a risk contingency budget using Expected Monetary Value

February 18, 2009 4:44am PST

Tom Mochal explains how the Expected Monetary Value technique provides a formula for determining the right amount of budget to apply to the risk contingency budget.

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Turning around a dysfunctional project team

February 10, 2009 8:00pm PST

Taking over a challenging project is difficult enough. Throw in a disgruntled team, and you have other issues to consider. Tom Mochal offers a member advice on how he could become his company's...

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Top five reasons organizations fail at project management

December 18, 2008 5:29am PST

Why are so many organizations still so bad at project management? An expert ponders this question through many consulting and training engagements and ranks his top five reasons below.

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10 ways to get a slipping project back on track

October 30, 2008 8:12am PDT

Plenty of things can derail a project plan: underestimated tasks, departing staff, misallocated resources. Here are some practical techniques that can correct the direction of a project that's...

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10 ways to get a slipping project back on track

October 30, 2008 12:00am PDT

Plenty of things can derail a project plan: underestimated tasks, departing staff, misallocated resources. Here are some practical techniques that can correct the direction of a project that's...

Provided by: Tom Mochal

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Understand the PM's role in procurement management

September 30, 2008 11:10am PDT

In most organizations, the project manager should understand the basics of procurement management. Learn about the six processes within the Project Procurement Management knowledge areas.

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Agree on balanced metrics to measure project success

September 23, 2008 1:28pm PDT

Project management guru Tom Mochal advises that you and your client agree on the right metrics before the start of a project so that clients will get what they want.

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Validate project status with periodic audits

September 16, 2008 3:36pm PDT

If you're working on a large project, it's a good idea to get an auditor involved to make sure the project is progressing as expected. Tom Mochal lists the seven steps that you can expect during...

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