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All Good Things... All Good Things...
-by Andy Jordan
Ending the project is about more than just post-mortems and parties (don't worry, you can still have those, too!). Here we explore why we want to ensure that the project adds to the overall organizational knowledge--and how formal closure to all of the project elements must leave no confusion, gaps or misinterpretation.
'C' is for Cookie! Er, Control! - by Michael Wood
Ready, Set, Activate! - by Andy Jordan
Planning for Fun - by Andy Jordan
A Critical Look at Project Initiation - by Mark Mullaly, PMP
JPACE Project Plan
And So In Closing...And So In Closing...
-by Mike Donoghue
 While finishing the extra details at the end of a project may turn into a rush job by the team, the process should be completed properly so that other groups in the future can learn from your experience.
Manage the Forest, Not the TreesManage the Forest, Not the Trees
-by Andy Jordan
 Project control is not about the minutiae, it’s about the big picture. Here we provide some guidelines on how to move from micro-level project management to a more macro-level control phase.
Project Checkmate: A Tip from the Game of KingsProject Checkmate: A Tip from the Game of Kings
-by Tom L. Barnett, PMP
 Just like the rulebook for chess, planning and preparation are important--but activation and execution requires a different view. Managing your project through the execution phase is a game of skill and experience, but if you take a tip from the chess masters there is a way to give yourself an advantage.
What We Have Here Is...Failure to Gather Requirements - by Tom L. Barnett, PMP
Justify My Project! - by Andy Jordan
Project Planning: The Flaw Factor - by Tom L. Barnett, PMP
Quality, Not Testing - by Andy Jordan
Project Planning for Beginners - by Andy Jordan
Project Budgeting and Funding: Making Your Case - by Michael Wood
Project Management Process Improvement Project Initiation Report  ( Plan - Example)
Project Justification Guidelines  ( Checklist/ Specifications/Procedures - Template)


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