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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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Topic/Subtopic: Early Childhood Program Design and Management, Management Practices, New Programs, Program Design, Program Planning, Program Startup
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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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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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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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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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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 processes…
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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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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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Implementation: It is important to create a strategic plan that won’t sit on the shelf—the plan needs to be put into action. The strategic plan sets goals for three to five years. To implement these goals, you need to determine what needs to be completed this year, this quarter, and this month, and…
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Having clarity about your desired future gives partners and staff a positive frame for action and offers an antidote to any fear that may arise surrounding the notion of change. If people know where the group is headed, they’ll respond with improved confidence and productivity. The mission, vision…
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