Tips to stay organized at the begining of a project. Flashcards
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List 10 tips to help you stay organized at the beginning of a project.
- Set expectations early,
- Define scope,
- Follow a template,
- Review progress against a project plan,
- Set time limits,
- Meet frequently,
- Develop an effective filing system,
- Efficiently delegate tasks,
- Anticipate issues,
- Use project management software
Tony and Chris are in the dining section chris is lieing on the table with sniper riffle:
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Tony tells chris to set expections on the shot early
Tony tells chrise to define his scope make the target is in his cross hairs
Tony tells him to follow this template always when it comes to taking shots
(chrise takes the shot)
Chrise reviews the his progrees agains the plan, it shows he has not improved much,
Tony tells him this is because he did not set time Limits
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To improve chris asks if he can meet tony for freequently to practice
Together they develop a good filling system to keep track of thier meetings
Tony delegates task to chris that will help him get better bettr before the next meeting
Tony tells chris what issues to anticipate while practicing
When chrise practices at home he does so with the help of shooting software
What does ‘Set expectations early’ mean in project management?
Clearly communicate what is expected in terms of quality, task ownership, and team communication from the beginning to ensure alignment and reduce confusion.
What does ‘Define scope’ mean in project management?
Understand and document the project’s deliverables, budget, timeframe, available resources, and involved stakeholders to prevent scope creep and misdirection.
What does ‘Follow a template’ mean in project management?
Use proven document templates and maintain a log of decisions and solutions for future reference, making project handling easier and more consistent.
What does ‘Review progress against a project plan’ mean?
Regularly compare ongoing work to the original plan to ensure deadlines, resource allocations, and task quality are on track, adjusting where necessary.
What does ‘Set time limits’ mean in project management?
Assign realistic timeframes to tasks, ensuring team members have the skill and capacity to meet them without stress or burnout.
What does ‘Meet frequently’ mean in project management?
Hold regular meetings to communicate updates, successes, issues, and next steps with your team, keeping everyone aligned and engaged.
What does ‘Develop an effective filing system’ mean in project management?
Create a consistent document management system with clear naming conventions to save time and avoid confusion over document versions.
What does ‘Efficiently delegate tasks’ mean in project management?
Assign clear, manageable tasks to team members based on their abilities, ensuring they understand expectations, deadlines, and required information.
What does ‘Anticipate issues’ mean in project management?
Maintain a risk and issue register and prepare to resolve problems early by having predefined mitigation plans and continuous stakeholder communication.
What does ‘Use project management software’ mean in project management?
Utilize digital tools to centralize documents, manage tasks, monitor progress, and improve collaboration, especially in online or distributed teams.