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BOSCARD 
Microsoft Word | Size 77.0KB
The BOSCARD is a strategic planning tool used to provide the terms-of-reference for new projects. The acronym stands for background, objectives, scope, constraints, assumptions, risks and deliverables. These headings are commonly found in terms-of-reference and project initiation documents.
Contract
Microsoft Word | Size 25.5KB
This document details the agreed project outcome and is used to obtain formal agreement from the Project Sponsor and Budget Holder to start the project.
Cost Benefit Analysis
Adobe PDF | Size 182.0KB
The cost benefit analysis is based on the comparison of a base case and one or more alternatives. For each case all the cash flows over a period of time are identified and organised into a spreadsheet. This document gives general guidelines and examples for the preparation of cost benefit analysis for capital expenditure projects.
Customer Acceptance Form
Microsoft Word | Size 25.0KB
This document is used to obtain sign-off once the project has been measured against its acceptance criteria and has been formally accepted by the customer.
21 Ways to Excel at Project Management
Microsoft Reader | Size 221.0KB
Project Smart's popular project management eBook, written in a question and answer style, containing 21 pieces of invaluable advice for making your projects a complete success.
A Framework for Programme Management
Microsoft Reader | Size 299.0KB
This eBook looks at how organisations can apply the four stages of programme management, within a framework, to create an effective environment in which they can monitor and control the progress of their programmes, improving the chances of bringing them to a successful conclusion.
Monte Carlo Simulation in MS Excel
Adobe PDF | Size 149.0KB
The Monte Carlo method of estimating project cost is based on the generation of multiple trials to determine the expected value of a random variable. There are a number of commercial packages that run Monte Carlo simulation; however a basic spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel can be used to run a simulation.
PMP Exam Application Spreadsheet
Microsoft Excel | Size 29.0KB
When applying for the PMP exam, you might find it helpful to record the hours you've worked against each of the 30 tasks for the 6 process groups in this Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. This can easily be transferred to the application form as you fill it in.
Can-Plan v6.0
Microsoft Excel (zipped) | Size 716.0KB
To help you plan we have provided a free Microsoft Excel small project planning tool, Can-Plan v6.0, courtesy of Bill McMillian.
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Project Planning A Step by Step Guide
The key to a successful project is in the planning. Creating a project plan is the first thing you should do when undertaking any kind of project. Often project planning is ignored in favour of getting on with the work. However, many people fail to realise the value of a project plan in saving time, money and many problems.
Top 10 Qualities of a Project Manager
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How to Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel
A Gantt chart is a popular bar chart that aims to show the timing of tasks or activities as they occur across time. Although the Gantt chart did not initially indicate the relationships between activities, this has become more common in current use as both timing and interdependencies between tasks can be identified.
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