Why Project Management?
A project is a collection of tasks invovling multiple individuals, organized to deliver well-defined projects (called "deliverables"...) within a defined period of time. (1)
Projects start and end. And in between they involve defining an accurate Statement of Work (SOW) which defines the what, why, who, and when; and outlining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) which further defines the what, who, and how.
This guide provides resources, tools and templates for effectively managing various aspects of the project management process.
(1) Lewis, Bob. (2006). Bare Bones Project Management: What you can't not do. Eden Prairie, Minn: IS Survivor Publishing
Tiered Training (Project Management)
Project Management Training Resources
- Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager (KU HR | Covey)September 25th 8-4 (JRP 204) | For KU Employees and Affiliates only. Materials fee of $135.00 covers all course materials, tools and check lists. For more detailed information visit the FranklinCovey web site: http://pm.franklincovey.com/learn-more/people-process-success/
- KU Information TechnologyKU IT has provided the Libraries with customized training classes and one-on-one consultaion on project management concepts and practices. Please contact LOSDC@ku.edu for more information.
- Project Management in Libraries (Webinar)Pat Wagner presents a three part webinar on the project management concepts and practical applications in libraries. (sponsored by the State of Colorado)
Books
Bare Bones Project Management by ISBN: 0974935425Publication Date: 2006
Facilitation at a Glance by ISBN: 1576811042
Tools and Templates
- BasecampKU Libraries has a account for setting up Basecamp projects. Contact Scott Hanrath or Mike Broadwell for more information.
- KU IT Project Resources & TemplatesSee especially Start Up Checklist, Project Tracking Spreadsheet, Lesson Learned, and Project Needs Assessment
- Harvard Open Courseware
- Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2010
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licenses available via KU agreement (cost $89.99) - SmartDraw(Cost $197-$497 depending on version)