Missouri Project Management Best Practices Reference Manual -
Version 4.1

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Project Management Overview [PDF - read only]

This section is an overview and description of the Office of Information Technology Best Practices for project management.

Project Initiating [PDF - read only]

This phase of the Project Management Methodology establishes the conceptual view and general definition of a project or a group of projects, often referred to as a program.

Planning [PDF - read only]

This section provides an overview of planning and focuses on the project plan elements.

Start-Up [PDF - read only]

The project start-up is a significant event in the life of a project. The project team must be formed, resources must be brought together, and the plan must be finalized.

Execution [PDF - read only]

Once a project reaches the execution phase, a project team and the necessary resources should be in place to perform the project tasks. The project plan should be developed and baselined.

Close-Out [PDF - read only]

The last major phase of a project's life cycle is the close-out. Closing a project should be a fairly routine process.

Appendix A

Glossary of Terms

Appendix B [PDF - read only]

Project Management Forms

Appendix C

Information Technology Project Planning Policies

Project Management