Introduction | Document #1: On-the-Job Tasks for the Project Manager 
Modules 1-3 | Modules 4-6 | Module 7 | Modules 8-9 | Modules 10-12
Document #2: The Project Manager's Duties | Document #3: Typical Elements in a Project Charter

Modules 8-9

Module 8: Getting Management Approval and Support

• Review the proposed project implementation plan.
• Verify resource commitments with the heads of departments where various pieces of the project work reside.
• Determine who needs to give formal and informal approvals.
• Develop a strategy for obtaining approval from relevant decision makers.
• Prepare a presentation to management (project review).
• Practice delivery of presentation.
• Present to management and negotiate.
• Revise plan as required.
• Obtain sign-off (approvals).
• Develop a strategy for maintaining support.
• Implement the strategy for maintaining support.

Module 9: Designing Control and Reporting Systems (Time, Cost, Resources, and Scope (Performance and Quality))

• Understand and be able to use standard tools for monitoring time, cost, and performance in relation to plan and for controlling scope.
• Determine which management tools to use for controlling the process in terms of scope, time, performance, and cost.
• Use the control period to determine the frequency of reporting.
• Identify the kinds of data that need to be collected.
• Identify who will provide the data.
• Identify ways of making the provision of data rewarding or at least not burdensome.
• Identify who will receive the reports.
• Identify information processing requirements.
• Design forms for data collection, display, and reporting.
• Work with the information systems department as required to establish data collection, processing, and reporting systems.
• Avoid setting up duplicate systems.
• Design systems for simplicity.
• Schedule routine, regular meetings for staff.
• Separate project review sessions from detailed problem solving sessions.
• Use appropriate technology.
• Match the appropriate report style and content to the audience and purpose.

Module 7

Modules 10-12

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