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This sample Communications Management Matrix captures the communications needs and requirements of the project stakeholders, project sponsor and project team. For more details, be sure to take a look at Sheryl's accompanying article Using the Communications Management Matrix as a Tool .

In Ann Gordon's article, Creating Status Reports for Software Projects: Use MS Excel , the author refers to a simple status report format that has worked for her in the past. This status report was created using Microsoft Excel 2003 and can be downloaded, then customized for your personal use.

In Ann Gordon's article, Creating Status Reports for Software Projects: Use MS Visio , the author refers to a status report timeline format available in Visio. This status report was created using Microsoft Visio 2003 and saved as the image file you can download here.

In Eric Stallsworth's article, How to Write a Scope Statement , the author refers to a scope statement template. This file was created using Word 2003 and can be downloaded, and then be customized for your personal use.

This file is a sample Gantt Chart that accompanies the article How to Make a Gantt Chart in Excel by Michele McDonough. It was developed using the 2007 version of Excel but saved as an Excel 97-2003 Workbook so that it could be used in older versions of the software. Feel free to download it and modify it for your own project management usage.

This risk register template can be used in conjunction with a risk management plan or by itself. The template is in Excel format but it customizeable according to your needs. Tips for using the template are included in the article, What is a Risk Register ?

In Ronda Robert's article, 3 Great Examples of a Stakeholder Analysis Matrix , the author refers to a simple stakeholder analysis matrix available as a downloadable PDF. This matrix example was created using Microsoft Word 2007 and saved as the PDF you can download here.

This is the sample self-evaluation form discussed in the article Project Management Theory for One . It can be downloaded and modified as you wish.

In her article, Control Project Schedules and Budgets through Earned Value Management , writer Misty Faucheux talks about calculating cost and schedule variance. When using earned value, you must calculate cost and schedule variance in order to see whether or not your project is on schedule and budget. Here you will find an example of how to calculate both of these figures.

In Eric Stallsworth's article, " What Is A PERT Chart? ," the author refers to a sample PERT chart. This Word 2003 document contains an sample image of a Network Diagram (PERT chart) created using Project 2007. The chart shown is an example of how a PERT chart looks and should provide a good reference to go along with the article.

In Deanna Reynolds' article, Glossary of Project Management Terms , a list of common project management terms is avaialbe. This is a free PDF download that contains the same terms and their definitions.

In Natasha Baker's article, What is a Project Charter she discusses the purpose and importance of a project charter. In Project Charter Example For Every Project Manager she outlines a basic project charter that any project manager can utilize. This template is designed for any project manager to aid them in developing an effective project charter.

This is a PDF version of the Six Sigma Glossary developed by Natasha Baker, that is free to download and include in your Six Sigma arsenal.

In Misty Faucheux's article, Typical Project Management Reports , the author talks about reports project managers can use. This is a simple, standard progress report example that can be used in any organization. The fields can be adapted to fit management or client needs.

In Misty Faucheux's article, Typical Project Management Reports , the author talks about reports project managers can use. This example uses the "yes" and "no" format with space for short answers. You can add questions that are specific to your organization.

As described in the article 10 Six Sigma Templates You Can Download , this Microsoft Excel 2007 template can be used to develop Fishbone Diagrams. This free template is geared towards use for manufacturing industries and includes topic headings for Machine, Man, Measurement, Management, Materials, and Method. Make sure to check out this article if you are looking for fishbone diagrams in other formats. Also, be sure to see the article Creating Fishbone...

This is the Fishbone Diagram template for the 6Ms of Man, Method, Management, Machine, Measurement, and Material created using Microsoft Publisher and discussed in the article 10 Six Sigma Templates You Can Download . See the article for a description of this template as well as others that are available as free downloads from the Bright Hub Project Management channel. Also, be sure to read Creating Fishbone Diagrams in Excel 2007 to learn how to...

Developed in Microsoft Publisher 2007, this Fishbone Diagram template focuses on the 4 Ps - Policies, Procedures, People, and Plant. Details about this and other free Six Sigma templates can be found in the article 10 Six Sigma Templates You Can Download . In addition, you may want to check out the tutorial Creating Fishbone Diagrams in Excel 2007 to learn how to make your own custom charts.

In the article 10 Six Sigma Templates You Can Download , Michele McDonough references this PICK Chart template created in Microsoft Excel 2007. Make sure to check out the article for a list of other free Six Sigma templates that are available at Bright Hub.

Details concerning this PICK Chart template and other free Six Sigma templates can be found in the article 10 Six Sigma Templates You Can Download . Though created in Excel 2007, this template was saved as a Microsoft Excel 97-2003 file so that it would be accessible to those with older versions of the software.