Many of Excel’s features make it an ideal program to ensure milestones are met and make adjustments when necessary. Download one or more of the following templates and customize them to suit your needs.
When responsibilities are clearly defined, your project has a greater chance of success. The RACI matrix can simplify this aspect of your project and the template provided will save you time.
Having a printed (or electronic) version of your project timeline that the entire team can access enables everyone to stay on the same page. It can also prompt team members to check in with colleagues to see whether they are on task and offer assistance, if necessary.
Microsoft Office’s SmartArt tools can help you whip up a professional-looking network diagram fairly easily. If you need a little help getting started, download one of these templates and customize as needed.
Completing all necessary tasks and meeting deadlines are two keys to successful project management. A flow chart can help you do both by displaying the actions required to meet your goals in the most practical order.
Even if you have other PM software at your disposal, you probably use a spreadsheet application like Excel to create various forms and exhibits. To make your job easier, we’ve put together a list of Bright Hub’s most popular Excel tutorials and templates related to project management.
Is it time to provide your team, department manager or client with a project status report? Unsure how to create or format the report to meet company standards? Whether you are new to status reports or have been writing them for a long time, use this guide as a resource for yourself or your team.
Are you trying to get more organized? Do you want to impress your bosses and peers with scheduling skills equal to that of a certified project manager? Do you want more information about Gantt charts? Then look no further as this guide features links to articles on everything on Gantt charts.
SIPOC diagrams, PERT, Gantt and Pareto charts - these are the tools project leaders must master! Here, our expert Bright Hub writers have put together a collection on these tools, how they work, tips on creating and free downloads.