Use this checklist throughout Project Planning (High Level) to help ensure that all requirements of the phase are met. As each item is completed, indicate its completion date. Use the Comments column to add information that may be helpful to you as you proceed through the project.
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Conduct Execution and Control Kick-off |
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Ensure team members have whatever is required to perform their tasks |
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Meet with each team member to convey roles and responsibilities |
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Distribute copies of all project materials and deliverables to all team members |
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Mentor or assign Team Leader to mentor new team members |
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Hold orientation sessions for new members |
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Review previous deliverables and components of Project Plan |
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Schedule time and location of kick-off meeting |
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Prepare materials for distribution at meeting |
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Invite appropriate attendees |
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Prepare meeting presentation and agenda |
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Designate meeting scribe |
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Conduct kick-off meeting |
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Distribute meeting notes to all attendees |
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Update the project repository |
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Manage Triple Constraints |
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Update and analyze the Project Schedule as needed |
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Conduct peer review of deliverables, if appropriate |
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Monitor and Control Risks |
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Review identified risks with Project Team and Project Sponsor and/or Project Director |
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Re-evaluate each risk |
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Update Risk Management Worksheet regularly |
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Execute contingency plans or modify them if necessary |
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Create new contingency plans to accommodate new risks |
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Manage Project Execution |
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Ensure status meetings are being held with the Project Team regularly |
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Acquire necessary physical space and equipment to support the product |
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Conduct training for support personnel |
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Conduct training for Consumers |
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Communicate rollout information |
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Conduct training for Project Team members and update Training Plan |
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Allocate and assign work to Project Team members |
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Conduct team building activities |
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Reward team members |
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Manage Project Team member changes |
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Manage changes to Customer’s organization |
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Transition product into Performing Organization |
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Update the project repository |
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Gain Project Acceptance |
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Prepare final Status Report |
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Prepare formal Project Approval Form |
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Conduct final Status Meeting with Project Sponsor and/or Project Director and present |
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