Managing IT Projects

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Project Start-up Checklist

ALL PROJECTS
Pass the PID to project manager _____
Brief the project manager on company background, policies and rules _____
Brief the project manager on company IT infrastructure _____
Brief the project manager on the IT standards to be used _____
Explain the project reporting requirements _____
Explain the required project filing system to be used _____
Agree the project planning tools to be used _____
Brief the project managers on the project constraints:
 - Budget _____
 - Timescales _____
 - Staff _____
 - Contracts _____
 
FEASIBILITY STUDY PROJECTS
Check that the business need or problem has been identified and documented _____
Explain the standards to be used for feasibility studies _____
 
PACKAGE IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
Introduce the project manager to the suppliers _____
Give the project manager copies of all documentation, including:
 - specification _____
 - supplier's tender _____
 - contracts _____
Ensure that project manager is given a detailed demonstration of the package _____
 
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Introduce the project manager to the development staff _____
Give the project manager copies of all documentation, including:
 - specification _____
 - supplier's tender _____
 - contracts _____
Ensure that project manager is given an overview of the proposed system _____
Ensure that project manager knows what development standards are to be used _____

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