Project Configuration Item Record Checklist

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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.
 
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    • 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.
     
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    Topics: Checklist | Benefits | Benefits review plan | Planning

    Benefits Review Plan Checklist

    To be used when developing and approving the Benefits Review Plan. We suggest to submit a completed checklist as an appendix to the plan!
     
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    • Has consideration been given to whether dis-benefits should be measured and reviewed?
    • Does the plan cover all the benefits in the Business Case?
    • Does it describe suitable timing for measurement of the benefits, together with reasons for the timing?
    • Has the Project Board/Steering Committee confirmed that the Benefits Review Plan covers all expected benefits?
    • Are the benefits measurable and have baseline measures been recorded?
    • Does it identify all the skills or individuals who will be needed to carry out the measurements?
    • Is the effort and cost to undertake the benefits reviews realistic when compared with the value of the anticipated benefits?
     

    Checkpoint Report Checklist

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    Topics: Checklist | Reporting | Checkpoint report

    Checkpoint Report Checklist

    Checklist ensures a Checkpoint Report for the project is targeted and useful.
     
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    • The report clearly states the reporting period covered.
    • Every product/deliverable in the Work Packages, for that period, is covered by the report.
    • Includes an update on any unresolved issues from the previous report.
    • The report is prepared at the frequency required by the Project Manager.
    • The information is timely, useful, objective and accurate.
    • The level and frequency of progress assessment is right for the stage and/or Work Package.
    • The report is accessible for all project team members.
    • The report does not repeat/contain dated information.
     
    See also our checklist Business Case Checklist and our template Project Business Case

    Daily Log Checklist

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    Daily Log Checklist

    Checklist to ensure the project Daily Log is used effectively.
     
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    • 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.
     

    Project Brief Checklist

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    Topics: Checklist | Project brief

    Project Brief Checklist

    Checklist to be used to ensure the Project Brief provides a strong foundation for the project.
     
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    • Has the project board approved the Project Brief?
    • Is the Project Brief to Ambidexter Management or your company's standards?
    • Is it brief?
    • Does the Project Brief consider and incorporate lessons learned from previous projects?
    • Does the project approach considers a range of solutions?
    • Has the project approach been selected and explained?
    • Does the project approach include any customer and/or supplier standards such as development lifecycles?
    • Does the Project Brief accurately reflect the Project Mandate and the requirements of the business and the users?
    • Does the Project Brief contain the (outline) Business Case?
    • Does the Project Brief contain the approved Project Product Description?
    • Does the Project Brief contain an approved project management team structure and define roles?
    • Does the Project Brief contain the Project Executive role description?
    • Does the Project Brief contain the Project Manager role description?
    • Are the project objectives, project approach and strategies consistent with the organization's corporate social responsibility directive?
    • Are the project objectives: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound (SMART)?
    • After you have completed the Project Brief and taken a step back, does it provide a commonly understood and well-defined starting point for your project?
    • Later on in the Project Initiation phase, are the contents of the Project Brief included and expanded in the Project Initiation documents?
     

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