We want you to be successful in your projects. That’s why we give you the knowledge and tools allowing you to win with your projects and protect the resources you value.
Through our partnership with the Institute of Project Management, we’ve collected resources here and will update them routinely to ensure you are getting the most current and up-to-date versions.
The DOL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
Free and Customizable Resources:
The DOL Coach Stakeholder Register (new and revamped) (xls): DOL Coach Stakeholder Register
The DOL Coach Project Concept Canvas (PCC) (pdf): DOLC PMO PCC Fillable
DOL Coach Meeting Agenda (pdf): DOLC PMO Meeting Agenda
DOL Coach Problem, Offering Differentiator (POD) (pdf): DOLC PMO POD
DOL Coach Strategic Vision (pdf): DOLC PMO Strategic Vision
Donald Miller StoryBrand (pdf): StoryBrand Blank PDF
Business Case template (doc): Simple Business Case Template
Project Status Report (xls): DOLC PMO Status Report
Basic Gantt Chart (xls): Basic Gantt Chart
Empathy Map (pdf): Empathy-map-digital
Risk Profile Tool (xls): Risk Profile Tool
Risk Register (xls): Risk Register Template
Project Change Request (doc): Project Change Request
Enneagram Made Simple Workbook (pdf): Enneagram Made Simple Workbook
Lesson’s Learned Register (xls): Lessons Learned
Request for Proposal (RFP) template (doc): Request for proposal (RFP) Template
Useful Resources:
Online Project EducatioN (OPEN) by the Institute of Project Management (free): https://open.institute.pm
The DOL Coach YouTube Channel and Project Management Quick Tip (PMQT) videos (free): DOL Coach YouTube Channel
Project Libre (free and open-source Project Management Software): https://www.projectlibre.com
Gantt Project (free and open-source Project Management Software): https://www.ganttproject.biz
Enneagram Test (free): https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
Tony Robbins DISC Assessment (free): https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/
The Table Group (Working Genius Reports: use code ENTRE for 50% off): https://www.tablegroup.com
Recommended Reading:
7 Things You Need to Know About PM Certifications: 7 Things You Need To Know about PM Certifications
Leading Change (1994 John Kotter article): Leading Change 1994 Article
8 Steps for Accelerating Change by John Kotter: 8 Steps for Accelerating Change eBook
Parkinson’s Law (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_law
A (very) Brief overview of US Gov Contracting: US Gov Contracting A Brief Overview
The Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA): https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/M-18-19.pdf
The Institute of Project Management’s Certification Levels
