manager or advisor before you begin your project.

Revised June 2004

OCPM

Projects Handbook

EXECUTING YOUR PROJECT

Project Advising

Project advisors are drawn from a variety of professionals with
appropriate expertise in the public sector. An advisor will be assigned to
assist with initial review and approval of project proposals; to provide
feedback on project plans and presentations; and to provide feedback and
a grade on written reports. It is recommended that you use the assistance
of your OCPM advisor in planning and managing your project. Phone,
email, fax and face-to-face communication are encouraged. Take the
initiative to work with your OCPM advisor. There are five scheduled
points of contact throughout the project process. You will find these noted
in the Project Process Grids beginning on page 18.

Communication

Keep your supervisor or manager and your project advisor informed on
progress or obstacles. Communication with team members and coworkers
is also important to the success of your project. Develop and use a
communication plan as recommended in the Project Management class.

Document Your
Progress

Keep a log or journal of all progress on your project as well as all
documents you develop. The TEPS Guidelines for a Case Study which
you receive in the Quality Management class provides a suggested outline
for documenting your project. Documentation is critical to both writing
your report and presenting your project.

Complete and send the Project Progress Report, found in the Appendix, to
your advisor as needed (at least once during the process.)

Project Completion Tips Schedule a project completion meeting with your team, if applicable.

Focus the meeting on the remaining tasks to complete the project.