PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Alison Miller

milleru65@gmail.com

@millerlibrarian

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PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

•Deadlines/Milestones • identify project deadlines and milestones – set up a project

plan with these identified (dates, deliverables, data collection)

• plan pre-deadline updates and check-in on tasks

•Reports• identify report responsibilities in advance; who is

responsible, status updates, etc.

•Statistical Data/Analysis• clearly identify data to be collected• clearly identify methods of analysis

PROJECT ROLES

•Project Lead• responsible for project and members

•Project members• responsible for individual tasks/deliverables

•Project teams• responsible for team tasks/deliverables

•Physical • members meet/work in same space

•Virtual • members meet/work in online space

•Blended • members meet/work in both physical and virtual

space

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTS

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS

•optimal space to meet

•time/task keeper for meetings

•regularly scheduled meetings

•notes/Reports from every meeting delivered to project lead

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

•optimal space to meet/collaborate• identify platforms and ensure access (levels) for

members• web conferencing tools• document sharing/collaboration tools

•time/task keeper for meetings

•regularly scheduled meetings

•notes/reports from every meeting delivered to project lead

Hybrid Environments

•combines both Physical and Virtual elements

•plan in advance for both• ensure team updates for progress in each

•consistent use of platforms/space for each if possible

PROJECT REPORTING

•follow project specifications

•complete regular reports for project team to identify progress and/or needs

•confirm accessibility for team members

PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS

•front end planning helps to ensure project success

•regular meetings and team reports help to ensure project success

•adherence to project specifications and guidelines is crucial

•identify project aspects that may require follow up after completion

THANK YOU

Alison Miller

milleru65@gmail.com

@millerlibrarian