PMMentor (PMM)

Overview

PMMentor (PMM) is a full project lifecycle methodology for managing IT projects. It has been developed over the past 30 years and represents the Best Practice towards both Development and Acquisition projects.

PMMentor (PMM) recognises that projects do not operate within a vacuum, but are intimately related to people issues, the techniques being employed, underlying concepts and themes (ie, Corporate Culture) as well as the process being followed.

While PMMentor (PMM) is a "paper-based" methodology, its delivery mechanism is via fast online display screens which are extensively cross referenced. PMMentor (PMM) also (optionally) integrates with PM^Complete™.

PMMentor (PMM) consists of over 3,500 pages of explanations, techniques, tips, tricks, forms and check lists. Many pages have diagrams which assist both in understanding the material as well as providing quick and easy hypertext links to underlying material.

Anywhere within PMMentor (PMM) you can quickly and easily:

1. Copy information into the Microsoft Windows' Clipboard for subsequent pasting into the document of your choice.
   
   
2. Print PMMentor (PMM) material.
   
   
3. Search on keywords.
   
   
4. Browse page-by-page through the online documentation.
   
   
5. Jump from one page in the material to another via hypertext links.

Project Management

PMMentor (PMM) provides a wealth of information on managing projects.

Supplied information includes:

1. Project Management Primer
   
   
2. Project Plan contents
   
   
3. Project Management Software Usage tips and tricks
   
   
4. Details on estimating, planning, resourcing, tracking as well as performance review and reporting.

Technology

An underlying theme is that technology should only play a small part in IT projects. Technology is a business enabler... no more.

Technology is just a tool... not an end to itself.

Business

The new business environment of globalisation, Outsourcing, faster cycle times, etc. requires that IT Departments deploy Application Systems much faster and with higher quality.

Techniques

Over 150 modern and Common Sense Techniques are detailed in PMMentor (PMM).

Process

A full project lifecycle is described including the following information for each phase:

1. Description and Approach
   
   
2. Purpose and Objectives
   
   
3. Why
   
   
4. Inputs
   
   
5. Outcomes, Deliverables and Work Products
   
   
6. Check Lists and Templates
   
   
7. Joint Application Design (JAD) Workshop
   
   
8. Phase Work Plan
   
   
9. Activities
   
   
10. Previous Phase
    
    
11. Next Phase
    
    
12. Duration
    
    
13. Techniques Used
    
    
14. Participants

Each Activity is described in detail.

People

PMMentor (PMM) concentrates heavily on the people aspects of a project and an Enterprise. As well as the expected material on Project Organisation Structure, roles and responsibilities, it also contains a wealth of material to get you and your team working as a high-performing team.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping activities still need to be performed even though a Project and Project Team Culture is recommended. PMMentor (PMM) presents ideas on minimising housekeeping overheads as well as Best Practices in these areas..

General Management Skills

PMMentor (PMM) contains a plethora of material on the following general management topics:

1. Business Process Management (including Business Process Re-engineering)
   
   
2. Managing Expectations
   
   
3. Meeting Management
   
   
4. Presentation Skills
   
   
5. Report Writing
   
   
6. Recruitment
   
   
7. Risk Management
   
   
8. Time Management
   
   
9. Training Skills
   
   
10. Managing the threshold of Pain

Concepts and Themes

To make a methodology work, you need to have many underlying concepts, themes and principals. These concepts and themes need to be simple, effective and easy for everyone to understand. PMMentor (PMM) presents over 50 of these.

Putting It All Together

To make projects successful you need to have a clear understanding of not just the "what's" but also the "why's" of the methodology. These are addressed throughout the material in ways that make it easy to understand and follow.

Licensing

PMMentor (PMM) licensing is based on either a single user, multi-user (concurrently active) or site.

Technology Requirements

1. Personal Computer (80386 or faster)
   
   
2. 4 MB of RAM memory (or more)
   
   
3. 5 MB of free hard disk space
   
   
4. VGA or Super VGA monitor
   
   
5. Microsoft-compatible mouse
   
   
6. 3.5" Floppy disk drive (for installation only)
   
   
7. Microsoft MS-DOS version 3.1 or later
   
   
8. Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later

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