Tools
With a Governance Record of Decision. Because even gates need their paperwork approved!
How do I record a Gate change in EPS?
PMCOE- Because every project team needs a wise HQ to turn to!
What is Project Management Center of Excellence?
Because every project needs a green light before the fun begins!
What is Gate 0?
Because sometimes projects need a “can we even do this?” check!
What is the Project Complexity and Risk Assessment (PCRA)?
Calls himself the PMCOE mailman.
Who is George McKenna?
Gantt charts, task tracking, timelines galore — this tool has been around longer than your Outlook inbox.
What is Microsoft Project?
PGA- The team that keeps your projects in check and makes sure the analytics add up!
What is Project Governance and Analytics?
Turning ideas into a plan — your project’s blueprint moment!
What is Stage 1: Investment?
For when your project hits a bump… or a mountain.
What is Issue Management?
Her son's a professional violinist… basically a rockstar in classical clothes.
Who is Jasmin Hu?
Excel lovers, this one’s for you! It keeps tabs on your financial forecasts and actuals all year long.
What is the Project Control Workbook (PCW)?
ROD- The magic initials that make project decisions official.
What is record of decision?
Time to roll up your sleeves and start the real work!
What is Gate 3?
When scope, cost, or schedule moves by more than 10%, this form comes to the rescue!
What is a Project Change Request (PCR)?
A legend from Saguenay — we’ve never met in person, only on Teams!
Who is Antonin Martel?
Where your data finally looks like it has its life together.
What is a Project Dashboard?
PMB- The board that makes sure your projects don’t go rogue.
What is Project Management Board?
Pop the confetti — project officially done and dusted!
What is Gate 5?
The ultimate “all your project risks in one place” club.
What is EPS?
Obsessed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Who is Kevin Nelson?
Once a week. Because your project can’t just ghost its updates!
How often do I need to complete a Project Status Report?
FA- Your sneak peek at what’s coming up next — the project gossip, if you will!
What is Forward Agenda?
Some get a shortcut, but SSC-led projects have to follow the full adventure!
What is Stage 1: Investment?
When your project is too big or risky, this one goes straight to the top.
What is a Treasury Board Submission?