Guides to Project Discovery

Managing projects can be a daunting task. With so many moving parts, it can be difficult to keep track of all the tasks that need to be completed. A project checklist can help you stay organized and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Here are some tips for creating a project checklist that will help you manage your projects more effectively.

1. Identify the Project Goals: Before you can create a project checklist, you need to identify the goals of the project. What is the purpose of the project? What are the desired outcomes? Having a clear understanding of the project goals will help you create a checklist that is tailored to the specific needs of the project.
2. Break Down the Tasks: Once you have identified the project goals, you can begin to break down the tasks that need to be completed in order to achieve those goals. Make sure to include all the necessary steps, from start to finish.
3. Prioritize the Tasks: Once you have identified all the tasks that need to be completed, you can begin to prioritize them. Which tasks are most important? Which tasks can be completed later? Prioritizing the tasks will help you stay focused and ensure that the most important tasks are completed first.
4. Assign Deadlines: Once you have identified and prioritized the tasks, you can begin to assign deadlines for each task. Make sure to give yourself enough time to complete each task, but don’t be too generous with the deadlines. Having deadlines will help you stay on track and ensure that the project is completed on time.
5. Track Progress: As you work through the project, track your progress. This will help you stay organized and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Creating a project checklist is an important part of managing projects. By following these tips, you can create a checklist that will help you stay organized and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Good luck!

When assigned a project, it is very important to quickly determine the current state of the project.  Projects rarely start when you do. Usually, there is a project life before you started that is critical to gaining a thorough understanding of the project. 

When a project is assigned to you do not assume that all previous steps have been completed.

The following project checklists can serve as a guide to discovering what has been done, and more importantly, what has not been done on a project. 

 

Mark Hazleton | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:52 AM