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Project Management Options for SharePointScott Ellis – aka. Digital MacGyverSolutions ArchitectSlalom Consulting

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ScottEllisInformation Architect

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Office

PORTLAND

805 SW Broadway, suite 2500 Portland, OR 97205503.552.9200 (phone) 503.221.1595 (fax)

Who am I?

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SharePoint as a PMIS

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Why SharePoint PMIS Centralize project information and communication in a SharePoint site Automate project processes like change control process by utilizing built in

SharePoint workflows Efficiently interact with project information on a SharePoint site by integrating

it with common Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook Easy List Creation Content Management Enable alerts to send automated reminders to project stakeholders Define and monitor project tasks in the enhanced project task list which now

shows task dependencies and a “Microsoft Project-like” Gantt view interface Easy adaptable to standards

ITIL Agile Waterfall

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What are the key parts of a SharePoint PMIS Top Level Portals Sub-sites leveraging templates Governance Security Lists

Contacts Calendar Links Announcements Tasks Burn-down Close-Out

Libraries Reports Pictures Shared Documents Resources

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SharePoint Research Options

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Reading and e-Books SharePoint 2010 for Project Management,

2nd Edition By Dux Raymond Sy

Managing and Implementing Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 Projects, 1st Edition By Geoff Evelyn

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Pod Casts SharePointPod Show

http://sharepointpodshow.com/

The Moss Show http://www.themossshow.com/

Webcast: 7 Ways to Leverage SharePoint for Project Management Success By Dux Raymond Sy - Publish Date: September 29, 2011 Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free In this presentation, you acquire the

practical knowledge of how SharePoint can address common project management challenges such as Inefficient communication...

Webcast: How to Build a Project Management Dashboard with SharePoint By Dux Raymond Sy - Publish Date: September 29, 2011 Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free Microsoft SharePoint technologies provide

a collaborative framework to enhance project management processes, team collaboration, and information management...

Webcast: How to Effectively Plan, Execute and Control SharePoint Projects By Dux Raymond Sy - Publish Date: September 29, 2011 Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free Microsoft SharePoint has shifted the

paradigm in enterprise information management and team collaboration. By empowering knowledge workers, SharePoint...

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Tools or Purchase• SyncTask Project Management Template

• http://www.synctasksoftware.com/sharepoint-project-management-template/

• Brightwork Templates• http://www.brightwork.com/templates/index.htm

• Bamboo PM Central• http://

community.bamboosolutions.com/blogs/using_sharepoint_for_project_management/default.aspx

Managing the Sprawl• Content Management, Security, Governance, Retention, etc.

• AvePoint SharePoint Management Tools• ControlPoint – Axceler

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Templates• Simple Team Site….you already own it.

• Project Task List and other lists.• Portland SharePoint User Group template…freebie

• http://portlandsharepointusergroup.org/projecttemplate/SitePages/Home.aspx

• SyncTask Project Management Template• http://www.synctasksoftware.com/sharepoint-project-management-templat

e/

• Brightwork Templates• http://www.brightwork.com/templates/index.htm

• Pinpoint Template• http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/40e97e/sharepoint-2010-project-

template-free/

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Scott EllisSenior SharePoint Architect

Information ArchitectUX Designer

aka. Digital MacGyver

Growing the Portland SharePoint Community

I am always looking for ways to grow our Portland SharePoint community. Right now I am facilitating this a few ways:

Digital MacGyver:Visit me blog, many resources, and speaking events all around the country.

Slalom Consulting:As a proud member of the Best SharePoint Consultants in Portland, and Oregon; we strive to bring both professional projects to your organization, but also mentoring.

Portland SharePoint User Group:Join me and my fellow Slalom SharePoint professionals each month at the Portland SharePoint User Group.

SharePointlandiaMember of the Portland SharePointlandia event board

Please use the social links here to contact me and connect.

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Conclusion

• SharePoint Project Management can be made easy if you follow some great resources.

• Can make Project Management a Crowd Source solution.

• Social Collaboration and SharePoint go hand in hand.

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National Business & Technology Consulting Firm Founded 2001 10 offices throughout the U.S. 1200+ consultants Strong, long-term client relationships

Practice areas Business Management Organizational Effectiveness Technology Enablement Information Management

Introducing Slalom Consulting

About Us

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Who is choosing Slalom Consulting across the country…

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Slalom has earned recognition as ‘Microsoft Partner of the Year’, ‘Top 10 Best Firms to Work For 2010’ by Consulting Magazine,

‘Top Service Provider’ by the Washington Software Association, and hastopped countless rankings nationwide of best places to work.

Patriot Award

Employee’s Choice AwardsBest Places to Work

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We are one of Microsoft’s leading partners and winner of six Partner of the Year awards over the last two years including US Partner of the Year.

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