http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/35768.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 19:18:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:35768mmcdonoughFishbone diagrams are great tools when trying to analyze inefficiencies in workflow processes. In this tutorial, we’ll show how to create a fishbone diagram in Excel 2007 that can be adapted to almost any project. Fishbone Diagrams in Excel Fishbone, or cause and effect, diagrams are often used in project planning sessions to identify all of ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/2721.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 23:45:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2721EStallsworthGantt charts make managing projects much easier, and Microsoft Project 2007 makes creating and using them a snap. Creating a Gantt chart in Project 2007 is really fairly easy task to do. In this article, you'll learn how to create one, as well as how to use various in the application. Introduction A Gantt chart is basically a bar chart used in ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/2491.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2491EStallsworthThis article illuminates the necessity of an effective scope statement and how to write one that will help guide a project to successful completion. The various sections of a scope statement are discussed, as well as hints on how to minimize scope creep. Introduction - Where to Begin A scope statement is one of the most critical pieces of a project...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3418.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:33:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3418mmcdonoughAlthough Excel 2007 doesn't have a built-in Gantt chart wizard like the ones found in other software products, it's still possible to create this useful project management tool within the spreadsheet application. Excel Gantt Charts The Gantt chart is a very helpful and popular tool in the field of project management. A Gantt chart is just o...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/32882.aspxSat, 17 Oct 2009 07:07:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32882HaleyMontgomeryThis article outlines how to effectively use Project Status Reports when overseeing multiple departments on a project. It features project management tips for when and how often to use Project Status Reports and the pertinent information to include. When should Project Status Reports be used? Project Status Reports can help project managers gau...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/26131.aspxThu, 17 Sep 2009 03:21:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26131deannaOur project management experts and writers have worked hard to provide you, our readers, with a plethora of project management forms you can download for your own personal use. This article offers up links to those templates and forms. Every project manager and team member knows there are a slew of forms used throughout the life cycle of a project ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/5159.aspxSat, 12 Sep 2009 03:44:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5159NbakerThe following guidelines explain the project charter contents. Included is a brief description for each section along with an explanation of the contents of the section and the rationale for including that section in the project charter. What Goes in the Project Charter? A project charter is one of many project management forms used in the plan...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/26142.aspxTue, 28 Jul 2009 18:32:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26142deannaOur project management experts and writers have worked hard to provide you, our readers, with a plethora of free project management forms and templates you can download for your own personal use. This article offers up links to those templates and forms. Communication is key in effective project management. A good project manager stays in regular c...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36053.aspxSat, 23 May 2009 12:47:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36053mmcdonoughPreparing a graphical project timeline is a great way to give an overview of all that needs to be accomplished in a project as well as how much time it will take to complete. In this article, we’ll show how to construct such a timeline in Excel 2007. Project Timelines A Gantt chart may be a great tool to use when wanting to see a complete tim...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36051.aspxSat, 23 May 2009 12:21:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36051mmcdonoughThere are several methods that can be used to construct a workflow process diagram in Excel 2007, including taking advantage of the new SmartArt graphics. We’ll describe how to create such a chart that can be used in project planning and evaluation processes. Workflow Process Diagrams One of the best ways to provide a graphic representation o...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/3713.aspxWed, 13 May 2009 19:42:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3713RondaRobertsBy learning how to create this great little tool, you will be able to prioritize the various opinions, influences, and interests that go into the project you are managing. Here, I show you a way to make stakeholder analysis matrices. What is a stakeholder analysis matrix? Just one of many project management forms , a stakeholder analysis matrix...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/2645.aspxMon, 23 Feb 2009 17:29:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2645anngordonThis article approaches the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) from a beginner's standpoint. A Work Breakown Structure is used for breaking down a project into easily manageable components, or bites. This is the first articles in a series of three. Introduction Company owners and project managers use the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ma...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/blog/archive/2009/02/21/project-management-media-gallery.aspxSat, 21 Feb 2009 21:50:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26504deannaHave you seen our Media Gallery ? It's packed full of project management templates and forms our authors provide for your personal use. Just click the Download link next to any media file to download a copy to your computer.http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/media/p/26414.aspxFri, 20 Feb 2009 19:25:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26414deannaIn Deanna Reynolds' article, Phases of Project Management - Closing , the author talks about the importance of getting sign-off from your project stakeholders. Here is the template Deanna often uses when looking for a stakeholder signature and project closing sign-off.http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/7779.aspxSun, 21 Sep 2008 00:01:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7779joetaylorjrFor organizations that deal launch new projects on a recurring basis, project planning forms can eliminate frustration while improving communication. Project Proposal Form The ideal proposal form fits on a single page, so top-level stakeholders can quickly understand a project’s costs and benefits. Proposals that require reams of details can always...