101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them

10. How do I handle very repetitive projects, such as product introductions?

Establishing Templates and Plans

As with very small projects, repetitive projects are more easily managed using detailed templates and plans that document the necessary work from past projects. Appropriate work breakdown templates that have been kept up-to-date may include nearly all the activities needed and reduce your planning efforts to minor additions and deletions, small adjustments to estimates, and assignment of ownership. If no templates exist, extract basic planning information from the documentation of past projects or initiate a fast-track planning exercise.

Assessing Project Retrospectives

Consider difficulties encountered by past projects and recommendations ...