A - Project Initiation
A02 - Appoint the project manager
A03 - Appoint the key team members
A05 - Identify and plan the deliverables
A06 - Identify risks and plan responses
A07 - Have project initiation peer-reviewed
B - Monthly Initiation
B01 - Revise and refine the plans
B02 - Have the monthly cycle peer-reviewed
B03 - Make a go/no-go decision
C - Weekly Management
C01 - Measure and report performance
C02 - Plan responses for deviations
D - Daily Management
E - Monthly Closure
F - Project Closure
F02 - Evaluate stakeholder satisfaction
F03 - Have the closing activity group peer-reviewed
G - Post-Project Management
F05 - Celebrate!
This management activity belongs to the Project Closure group. This activity group is done when the product of the project is complete, or when you decide to cancel the project.
Now, it’s time to have a celebration for the team members, or for the whole organization. After this management activity, the project team will be released.
Purpose
This is an investment for future projects, as it reminds people that they are all working toward the same goal.
Common pitfalls
Make sure it’s a memorable and enjoyable event, and not a dry corporate event with long speeches.
Principles
The following principles play a significant role in this management activity: