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Project Documentation: 10 Essential Project Documents

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Project managers know the importance of having project documentation. Project documents must be accurate and constantly updated to keep current with the project. Creating and managing project documentation throughout the project life cycle is critical for project success, but where to start? What Is Project Documentation?

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The only must-have project documents you need (with 9 templates)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There were lots of other documents that all had a degree of overlap with a charter, but not an actual charter. So, what documentation are we really talking about? What project documents do you need? I've organized the project management documents by phase so you can see the order in which they are typically created.

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How to Create a Project Initiation Document (Template Included)

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That’s why a project initiation document (PID) is so important. To understand why, let’s define the term and compare it to other project documentation. We’ll explore its importance and how to create a project initiation document, including all its many components. What Is a Project Initiation Document (PID)?

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Document version control made easy (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control and how to do it. It’s not that hard to do for Word documents, or you can rely on software like SharePoint to make it a whole lot easier. Version control is used for lots of project management documents as well as other assets.

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The Roles and Responsibilities Document on Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Does your project team have a roles and responsibilities document that sets out what everyone does? It's a really simple document that helps clarify how everyone is contributing to the project. What is a Roles and Responsibilities document? Why do you need a roles and responsibilities document? Because it's awesome!

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5 Golden Rules for Writing Good Project Documentation

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether it’s a statement of work, a business case, or project requirements, there are lots of documents produced by projects. Documents are mainly used for communicating: upwards to senior managers, sideways to project stakeholders, and down to project team members who are responsible for delivering the work. Use version control.

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How to Write a Product Requirements Document (PRD)

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That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. But what exactly is a product requirements document and what needs to be included in one for it to be effective? What Is a Product Requirements Document (PRD)? A product requirements document (PRD) is a detailed outline of all product requirements.