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A Sample Project Schedule Created Using Visio 2007

Eric Stallsworth — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:32:09 GMT

In Eric Stallsworth's article, "Design Project Schedules Using Visio," the author refers to a sample project schedule. This Visio 2007 document contains a sample of a project schedule created using Visio 2007. This is an example of what a project schedule created using Visio 2007 looks like and should provide a good reference to go along with the article.

Action Item Matrix Example

Ronda Levine — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:41 GMT

In Ronda Roberts' article, "The Action Item Matrix Explained," she makes mention of a sample Matrix. This is the mentioned sample with key columns in place.

Action Item Template for Microsoft Excel

Ronda Levine — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:54:01 GMT

This is the action item template for Microsoft Excel mentioned in Ronda Roberts' articles "Action Item Template Examples" and "5 Project Tracking Forms You Can Use."

Action Item Template for Microsoft Word

Ronda Levine — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:35:44 GMT

Here is the template for tracking action items using Microsoft Word that was mentioned in Ronda Roberts' article "Action Item Template Examples."

Action Item Teplate in .xls For Microsoft Excel 97-2003

Brett Juchem — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:09:08 GMT

Microsoft Excel 2003 users can use this .xls version to use as an Action Item Template.

For more information on this template and how to use it, check out the following articles:

Basic .xls Version of a Sample Six Sigma Histogram

Brett Juchem — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:23:53 GMT

This Sample Six Sigma Histogram file is for users with Microsoft Excel 2003 and older versions. Not all functionality may work as it would in Excel 2007.

For more information on how to use this template or how to create one of your own, see the article How to Create a Six Sigma Histogram in Excel.

Calculating Cost and Schedule Variance

mistyfaucheux — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:56:21 GMT

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.

Cause and Effect Analysis - Excel Template

SparkKD — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:36:01 GMT

This sample Microsoft Excel file was created to demonstrate a Cause and Effect diagram for the article Performing a Cause and Effect Analysis by SparkKD. Please feel free to download and use this file for your own needs.

For more information on this document and how to choose it, see the associated article linked above.

Change Management Request/Record Form

mistyfaucheux — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:58:24 GMT

In order to keep track or request a change, you should fill out a change management request form. Not only does this allow managers or stakeholders see why the change is necessary and when it will be implemented, it is a permanent record of the change and how effective the change management process was.

For more information on this template and its use, see Correct Processes for Change Management.

Communication Plan Template

Ronda Levine — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:44:15 GMT

This template accompanies Ronda Roberts' article, "A Sample Communication Plan for the Project Manager."

Configuration Management Plan

JScheid — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:53:16 GMT

Use this Configuration Management Plan template to help your projects flow. This Configuration Management Plan also discusses the importance of roles and change control.

For more details on how to get the most out of this template, see Jean Scheid's article Configuration and Change Management: What is Configuration Management?

Excel 2003 Issue Register Template

Deanna Reynolds — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:22:22 GMT

Download the Issue Register Template in Excel 2003 format referenced in Murali Chemuturi's article Issue Resolution in Software Project Management.

Excel 2003 Work Register Template

Deanna Reynolds — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:11:52 GMT

Download the Work Register Template in Excel 2003 format referenced in Murali Chemuturi's article Resource Management in Software Project Management - Part III.

Excel 2007 Issue Register Template

Deanna Reynolds — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:21:52 GMT

Download the Issue Register Template in Excel 2007 format referenced in Murali Chemuturi's article Issue Resolution in Software Project Management.

Excel 2007 Work Register Template

Deanna Reynolds — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:10:45 GMT

Download the Work Register Template in Excel 2007 format referenced in Murali Chemuturi's article Resource Management in Software Project Management - Part III.