Below is my initial outline. I’ll update the outline as I write and post each section. If I remember, I’ll make notes about each of the changes I make to the outline so that you can see how it evolves…if you like that kind of thing.
Chapter 1: Introduction
What is a Project?
What is Project Management?
Project Management or Productivity?
Project Management or Planning?
Project Management or To Do Lists?
Project Management or Technology?
What is Right-Brain Project Management?
What You Will Learn in this Book
Chapter 2: Get Your Vision Into Focus
Why Have a Clear Vision (example)
Get Your Vision Into Focus
Your Goals Must Be Crystal Clear
The 5 Ws
Don’t Get Stuck Overthinking
Brainstorm Your Vision
Chapter 3: Let’s Break It Down
Figuring Out What Your True Tasks Are
Your Definition of Done
Chunk It Up and Break It Down
Deciding How to Break It Down
Chapter 4: On the Clock
What Is the Project Schedule?
What Goes Into Your Project Schedule?
How to Create Your Project Schedule
Guesstimating
Chapter 5: The Purse Strings
Estimating your Project Costs
Determining Your Budget
Review Your Budget Regularly
Chapter 6: People, Places & Things
Why You Need a PPT Plan
What Goes Into Your PPT Plan
Chapter 7: Little Hiccups
Why We Need to Think About the Bad Things
Where to Look for Risky Items
Is it a Bad Thing….Or a Good Thing?
How to Handle Issues & Risks
Managing the Opportunities
Chapter 8: Make It Good
Your Main Goal is a Happy Customer
Planning on Quality From the Beginning
What Will Your Quality Plan Include?
Fishbone Diagrams to Help Manage Quality
Quality Control
Doing Work for Someone Else
Chapter 9: Talk It Over
Why You Need a Communications Plan
How to Develop Your Communications Plan
How to Communicate
Your Customers Are Part of Your Project
How to Tell Your Team How the Project Is Going
Project Health
Chapter 10: The Party’s Over
Closing Down Your Project
Your Project Report Card
The Big She-Bang
Last updated:
3/20/17 – set up the original outline from my notes.