Mark Whitfield’s project management templates offer a range of timeline and planning views designed for Agile, Waterfall, and PRINCE2 delivery. These templates typically include a high-level Plan on a Page (POaP) and detailed Microsoft Project (MPP) or Excel schedules.
Timeline & Planning Views
- Plan on a Page (POaP): A high-level summary view (often in PowerPoint or Excel) used to communicate key phases and milestones to stakeholders without the clutter of a full Gantt chart.
- Detailed Gantt Charts: Provided in both Microsoft Project (MPP) and Excel, these timelines include task dependencies, resource allocations, and critical path tracking.
- Agile Sprint Timelines: Specialized views for tracking 2–4 week sprints, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives within a broader project framework.
- SDLC Progression: The templates are often structured around a typical Software Development Life-cycle (SDLC), moving from Inception to Transition and Early Live Support (ELS).
Key Timeline Components
The templates are pre-configured with several essential timeline elements:
- Project Start & End Dates: Easily adjustable fields that automatically update durations and downstream tasks.
- Milestones & Gateways: Visual markers for critical sign-off points and delivery stages.
- Task Dependencies: Pre-built links that show how delays in one area (e.g., hardware delivery) impact the overall project finish date.
- Resource View: Timelines integrated with resource calendars to account for holidays and leave.
You can find the full package of over 200 editable templates, which include these timeline views and RAID logs, on Mark Whitfield’s official website or via his Etsy store.
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