Project Management Media Gallery

Weekly Review Template

Ronda Roberts — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:57:06 GMT

Conducting a weekly review is an important part of increasing your productivity over the long-haul. The weekly review is also an important part of effectively managing projects - especially if you're managing multiple projects for multiple individuals. Don't get left in the dark as to what you've been doing all week.

For tips on how to use this template and links to related downloads, please see Ronda Roberts' Were You as Productive Today as You Thought You Were?

Daily Productivity Review Template 2

Ronda Roberts — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:38:52 GMT

This daily productivity review template can have you up and running when it comes to monitoring your productivity. Fill in the spreadsheet. See how your perception of your own productivity stacks up to how productive you actually were.

For tips on how to use this template and links to related downloads, please see Ronda Roberts' Were You as Productive Today as You Thought You Were?

Daily Productivity Review Template 1

Ronda Roberts — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:16:05 GMT

Are you getting as much done as you need to get done? Find out by tracking your daily tasks on this productivity template. This one allows you to print the sheet and fill it in with a pen as your day progresses.

For tips on how to use this template and links to related downloads, please see Ronda Roberts' Were You as Productive Today as You Thought You Were?

Template for Basic Stakeholder Register

Michele McDonough — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:26:21 GMT

This template is an Excel spreadsheet saved in the XLS format, so it is compatible with Excel 97-2003 as well as newer versions of the software. For more details on how to use this form, please see Rupen Sharma's Stakeholder Register Example and Template.

If you're looking for more sample forms and downloadable templates, check out Bright Hub's resource guide: Over 50 Free Project Management Templates and Sample Forms.

Sample Block Diagram for Problem Resolution Process

N Nayab — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:55:28 GMT

Download a free sample block diagram for a Kaizen event.

The sample block diagram illustrates a problem resolution process and highlights the sequence of events, stakeholders for each event, and relationship among the events in the process. The arrows in black depict pre-Kaizen relationships, and the arrows in red depicts post Kaizen relationships.

For more details, please see the accompanying article How to Illustrate Kaizen Events.

Template of Kaizen Approval Form

N Nayab — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:47:14 GMT

Download a free template of Kaizen Approval Form. Use this form to document the proposed kaizen event by listing out the specific kaizen intervention, and provide a blueprint and structure for the kaizen event.This forms finds use to seek approval from business owners. Although this form does not include provisions for tracking, it also finds good use as a base to monitor and evaluate specific tasks.

Business Travel Budget Template in Excel

Ginny Edwards — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:13:08 GMT

This budget template for business travel created in Excel 2010 can you help streamline your travel planning process and budget for expected and unexpected expenses more efficiently. The template can track the travel itinerary of half a dozen employees and is full of alerts and reminders to make sure that the estimated budget is on track with the allotted budget.

For more details on how to use this template, please see Plan Business Trips Better With This Free Template for Budgeting Expenses.

If you're looking for sample forms and downloadable templates, check out Bright Hub's resource guide Over 50 Free Project Management Templates and Sample Forms.

Sample Value Stream Map for Custom Furniture Manufacturing

N Nayab — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:44 GMT

A value stream map is a flowchart of the various activities of a business process, starting from the first steps in the making of a product to the point of sales to the end customer.

Download a sample value steam map from the Bright Hub media gallery. This is a simple and the basic level of flowchart to illustrate the concept. Advanced value stream flowcharts would include more details inside each activity level.

CARVER Matrix Template

Sidharth Thakur — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:35:53 GMT

Here’s a template for a CARVER matrix that can be used equally well for businesses as well as projects. This tool can be used for:

Ranking goals and objectives,
Assigning priority to tasks,
Decision making,
Risk management, and
Optimum allocation of resources.

For more details on how to use this form, please see the accompanying article CARVER Matrix: A Versatile Project Management Tool.

If you're looking for sample forms and downloadable templates, check out Bright Hub's resource guide Over 50 Free Project Management Templates and Sample Forms.

Free Cost Justification Template

N Nayab — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:54:35 GMT

Download a free cost justification template to substantiate the reasons for incurring the cost. A template increase the chances of securing approval, as it allows the decision maker to consider all relevant variables before making a decision, improving the quality of the decision making process significantly.

Flow Diagram of a Request for Proposal Process

Sidharth Thakur — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:17:23 GMT

Here’s a process flow diagram that dissects and explains each step involved in the request for proposal process. A request for proposal is used for generating proposals from contractors and suppliers.

Free Excel Asset Tracking Template

Sidharth Thakur — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:01:10 GMT

Here’s an excel spreadsheet that will help you to keep track and maintain a proper record of all your assets. This Excel asset tracking template is flexible and can be used for individual projects as well as for the overall business. The template is divided into two sections – one to record details of owned assets and the second one to keep track of assets taken on lease.

Free Asset Tracking Template

Sidharth Thakur — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:56:30 GMT

Here’s an excel spreadsheet that will help you to keep track and maintain a proper record of all your assets. This template is flexible and can be used for individual projects as well as for the overall business. The template is divided into two sections – one to record details of owned assets and the second one to keep track of assets taken on lease.

Template for Consent Form for Focus Group

Linda Richter — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:10:13 GMT

No need to draft a consent form for focus group participants--just download this Word document and save it as a template. It's password protected; you can stop protection if you want to modify it by inserting your company logo or just print it on your letterhead. Read the partner article on how to use it entitled Focus Group Participants: Getting Their Consent, also by Linda Richter.

Free Sample Policy on Board of Director Term Limits

Jean Scheid — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:12:36 GMT

You can't run a nonprofit without a board and here, you can download, modify and print this Microsoft Word document on board director term limits. Using a policy is essential in keeping boards fresh with the new and remain experienced with the old by using staggered terms. Also, learn here the importance of selecting a nominating committee.

Delegation Cycle Diagram

Sylvia Cochran — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:50:50 GMT

Use the visual delegation setup to sketch out the act of handing off tasks and processes, controlling the progress and ensuring completion within acceptable perimeters.

Root Cause Analysis Report_Sample Template

Suba Lakshminarasimhan — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:48:11 GMT

This is a Word doc which can be used a sample template to report root cause analysis results. By using this template, you can create a detailed report of the root cause analysis findings. This report includes the key aspects such as the problem statement, the data collection methods, the project teams, the dates involved, the data analysis methods, the root causes and the recommendations.

For more details on how to use this form, please see Step-by-Step Method to Report Root Cause Analysis Results.

If you're looking for more sample forms and downloadable templates, check out Bright Hub's resource guide: Over 50 Free Project Management Templates and Sample Forms.

Free Project Management Glossary of Terms

Jean Scheid — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:18:53 GMT

If you're looking for a glossary of project management terms and definitions, this MS Word document offers the most common terms and, it's free to view, download and print!

Or, if you'd rather save some paper, bookmark our online version of this Project Management Glossary!

Production Downtime Tracking Template (Excel 2010)

Ginny Edwards — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:57:08 GMT

This ZIP file contains a tracking log in Excel to record production downtime by date, shift, product, process, equipment, issue, and corrective action taken. An analysis and reports worksheet is also included with two formatted charts to show downtime by shift and product. Active command buttons are used to maneuver quickly between worksheets containing the various lists and reports. Details on how to create and use this template can be found in the article Using Excel to Monitor Production Downtime.

Free Benefit Profile Template

Ray Ahern — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:20:31 GMT

This template is a great starting point for managing the benefits of your project or program. Relatively simple to complete, it becomes a powerful tool to manage the mechanisms you will employ to deliver the benefit, and to agree to the measurements required and the accountabilities throughout the benefit life-cycle.

For more tips and additional information on how to use this template, please see Ray Ahern's Delivery and Management of Project Benefits.

If you're looking for more sample forms and downloadable templates, check out Bright Hub's resource guide Over 50 Free Project Management Templates and Sample Forms.