Join Bonnie Biafore for an in-depth discussion in this video Keeping things moving, part of Project Management Foundations: Small Projects.
From project beginning to end, you as the Project Manager can do several things…to help the project proceed smoothly.…First, think of yourself as working for your team members rather than the other way around.…Be ready to help them if they run into roadblocks.…If they need something to get their work done, try to get it for them.…If someone is holding up their work, help convince that person to deliver.…If the processes you have set up for the project take too much time or don't…work in someway, fix them.…
If team members have questions about their work, get the answer for them.…And if they have suggestions, listen to what they have to say and take action if it makes sense.…Second, a good system of organization that works for you is a huge advantage to…keeping things moving.…Projects typically have a lot going on, so it's easy to forget things or get overwhelmed.…You need to know when it's time to perform your recurring project…management tasks, like scheduling status meetings, preparing project…
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- Defining the life cycle and scope of small projects
- Identifying the project customer and other stakeholders
- Determining the right level of management
- Collaborating
- Scheduling work
- Managing risk
- Keeping things moving
- Evaluating the project
- Getting sign-off and tying up loose ends<br><br>
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Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Getting Started with Small Projects
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Defining small projects2m 19s
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2. Starting the Project
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Starting a small project1m 25s
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Identifying risks2m 30s
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Documenting assumptions1m 33s
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Deciding to move forward2m 43s
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3. Organizing the Work
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Planning a small project1m 16s
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Collaborating2m 36s
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Identifying the work2m 58s
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Building your team1m 53s
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Scheduling work3m 11s
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Managing risk3m 39s
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4. Getting Things Done
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Kicking off work1m 48s
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Handing out assignments1m 59s
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Keeping things moving2m 46s
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Working through problems3m 48s
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5. Tracking Progress
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Getting status updates3m 42s
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Handling changes3m 7s
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6. Wrapping Up
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Finishing a project1m 36s
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Getting sign-off2m 13s
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Tying up loose ends3m 47s
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Conclusion
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Learning more45s
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