Forecasting Due Diligence Checklist
Checklist to be used as a guide to navigate the 5 stages of the 6 Sigma DMAIC project methodology.
- Mark all that apply.
- DEFINE
- Have you defined the project scope, objective, and schedule?
- Have you defined the project team members?
- Have you defined the stakeholders?
- Have you gained authorization from the necessary project executive sponsors?
- Have you assembled and trained the project team at a high level?
- An appropriate benchmark has been chosen?
- The Benchmark is based on statistical similar projects?
- Average/median practice was used instead of best practice?
- The benchmark has been compared to the forecast?
- The variance of the forecast has been compared to the benchmark variance?
- The forecast of ramp-up has been compared to the benchmark ramp-up?
- The data used to create the forecast ramp-up has been provided?
- The forecaster's track record has been reviewed and considered?
- Did the forecaster provide ex post data on actual forecasting accuracy?
- The available data for actual performance indicates accurate forecasts?
- There is no "Bad Press" on the forecaster?
- Further demand risks have been identified? Consider using PESTEL analysis:
- Political
- Economic
- Social
- Technological
- Environmental
- Legal
- The expected outcome based on the benchmark analysis has been calculated? The forecaster has been given the opportunity to respond to the analysis?
- The forecaster's response is factual and supported by evidence?
- The forecaster's response does not rely on the "uniqueness" of projects?
- The forecaster's response does not rely on the "confidentiality" of projects?
*As based on original work by Professor Bent Flyvbjerg
See also Business Case Checklist and Benefits Review Plan Checklist
Project Configuration Item Record Checklist
Topics: Configuration item | Configuration item record | Configuration management | Configuration Management System (CMS) | Checklist
Configuration Item Record Checklist
Checklist ensures a proper record of information is kept about each project configuration item.
- A process exist by which the Configuration Item Records are defined and updated.
- Configuration Item Records show products' version histories.
- Configuration Item Records show products' version history dates.
- Configuration Item Records show products' version history owner.
- The records are kept together in a secure location.
- The records reflect the status of the products accurately.
- Version numbers match the actual products.
Daily Log Checklist
Daily Log Checklist
Checklist to ensure the project Daily Log is used effectively.
- Consideration has been given to access rights for the Daily Log.
- Date, person responsible and target date are always filled in.
- Entries are sufficiently documented to be understandable later.
Communication Management Strategy Checklist
Communication Management Strategy Checklist
To be used when creating and approving the project Communication Management Strategy document.
For general guidelines for professional communication, see also 7 "C"s of Communication Checklist
Initiating a Project Checklist
Initiating a Project Checklist
To be used throughout the "Initiating a Project" process. We suggest submitting a completed checklist at the initiation end stage assessment!
See also Business Case Checklist and Project Business Case