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Project Management Skillbuilder  
Creative endeavors often come with an expectation for chaotic
schedules, professional burn-out and 11th-hour revisions.
Fortunately, turning inspired ideas into effective communications
can be fun and rewarding without the high drama. By adding
basic project management skills to their bag of tricks,
business communicators and creative professionals can have
greater “leverage” in delivering value to client organizations.
Click on a link below to learn more about PM basics. For
additional support, contact Marathon
Project Management Resources.
Developing A Work
Breakdown Structure |
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Deconstructing a project to identify its deliverables
and all the required tasks and resources needed to
complete the project; the resulting scope of work
is the basis for determining cost and schedule. |
Estimating |
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Various approaches to developing an accurate cost
for the project in advance of doing the actual work. |
Scheduling |
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Mapping the sequence of activities necessary to
deliver the project in as timely and efficient a manner
as possible. |
Defining Roles
and Responsibilities |
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Identifying skill sets, assigning project tasks/functions
and establishing accountability for everyone involved
in the project. |
Value Improving
Practices (VIPs) |
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A tool set of best practices proven to improve
project performance when conducted in early and mid
stages of the development process. |
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