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Phases of Project Management
Depending on the specific organization or methodology, the specific names for the Phases of Project Management or terms used within project management may vary. For example, some use the term “execution” rather than “implementation.” Some organizations have more or fewer than the five phases we’ll…
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  • Early Childhood Program Design and Management
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Early Childhood Systems Building Resource Guide: Project Management
Chapter - Project Management Gestión de proyectos Technical Assistance in Systems Building for State Leaders Technical assistance to support systems building, including strategic planning, is available through the Child Care State Capacity Building Center and may be available through…
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  • Management Practices
  • New Programs
  • Program Design
  • Program Startup
  • Program Planning
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Planning
During the planning phase of project management, the project manager does their best to lay out a roadmap for implementing a project, given the best available information they have. The plan may change during the course of the project, and good project managers account for this by setting…
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  • Program Planning
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Monitoring and Control
In this phase of the project, the project manager is a bit like a chef in a test kitchen. In the same way that a chef will follow a recipe, measure ingredients, taste, and adjust; in this phase, the project manager is measuring progress, analyzing the results, reporting on the progress, and…
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  • New Programs
  • Program Design
  • Program Startup
  • Program Planning
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Implementation
Regardless of the method of project management chosen or the specific day-to-day work that will be implemented during a project (e.g., creating a new software tool to automate a manual licensing regulation visit process or reorganizing the procurement process of a state or territory), several…
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Resources for Project Management
PMI. (2008). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK Guide) (4th ed.). Project Management Institute, Inc. Demystifying the 5 Phases of Project Management (Smartsheet Blog, 2018). Harvard Business Review. (2012). HBR guide to project management. Harvard Business Review Press.…
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  • Early Childhood Program Design and Management
  • Management Practices
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  • Program Design
  • Program Planning
  • Program Startup
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Glossary of Terms
Change Log: A record of all modifications to the project maintained throughout the project. Communication Plan: A document that outlines the following information for each interested party What information to they need? How often do they need it? What method of communication will be used to…
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  • Early Childhood Program Design and Management
  • Management Practices
  • New Programs
  • Program Design
  • Program Planning
  • Program Startup
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Project Management Tools
Software tools for project management are available to help projects stay on time and meet deliverables. Products are available for a variety of functions at many different scales and prices. The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five: Project Management Tools document lists over a dozen…
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  • Early Childhood Program Design and Management
  • Management Practices
  • New Programs
  • Program Design
  • Program Planning
  • Program Startup
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Equity Strategic Plan and Template
King County, Washington The King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan (2016–2022) includes their plan implementation summary and their theory of change. In addition to outlining their goals and objectives, they also share their policy agenda that focuses on the current situation and how…
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  • Early Childhood Program Design and Management
  • New Programs
  • Program Design
  • Program Planning
  • Program Startup
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Making It Your Own
Strategic planning creates a shared vision. It fosters a strategic mindset, so you are ahead of the curve. Strategic planning drives system building. It brings together partners and programs to support positive outcomes. As you build your strategic plan, remain flexible and remember that there isn’…
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  • Early Childhood Program Design and Management
  • New Programs
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  • Program Planning
  • Program Startup
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