Welcome to Fast Track Project Management
By design, the ITtoolkit.com fast track model strikes just the right balance between standards and flexibility. Within projects, fast tracking can be applied at a tactical level, to shorten the project schedule through concurrent task execution. Fast tracking can also be applied at a strategic level, to maximize resources and minimize constraints. This is the basis of our fast track model.
The fast track model
provides consistency via a standardized framework
for managing projects. The model is
organized into five (5) phases and a four (4) part workflow is
applied within each phase to produce "must have" process
deliverables.
The entire purpose of strategic fast tracking is to "make the process fit the project". When it comes to projects, one size does not fit all, and you can get the best results, in the shortest time (with the resources you have) when you adapt and apply fast track practices to suit current needs and priorities. This is fast track flexibility.
Once adapted and applied, the fast track model will produce must-have process deliverables - those essential to on time, on budget and as needed project completion. These are the fast track results.
Where can I find more information
about fast track basics and principles?
Turn to the
fast track glossary for a more detailed overview of
multiple fast track and project management terms, principles and
concepts.
Where can I find specific fast track tips and techniques?
Begin with our series of original articles covering multiple
issues and topics to execute fast track practices and
principles. Because the fast track concept covers the
entire project lifecycle, you will find a wide range of topics and
tips, showing you how to save time and resources for project
proposals, budgeting, status reporting, communication and more. Visit the
article directory for a full listing of
available articles organized by each phase of the fast track model.
Where can I find ready-to-use fast track tools?
You will find downloadable fast track tools as part of our
management model
solution series.
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Is there an all-in-one set of fast track steps and tools available for download?
Yes. The Fast Track Project Toolkit: All-in-one process solution covering all five (5) phases of the fast track management process (selection, definition, governance, oversight and review). The Toolkit encompasses all of the process-specific solutions listed below and more. -
Is there a solution for preparing project proposals?
Yes. The Fast Track Business Case: Specific to the selection phase of the fast track process covering business case proposal planning, preparation and processing (outbound project selection). -
Is there a solution for project proposal evaluation?
Yes. The Project Selection Roadmap: Specific to the selection phase of the fast track process covering project proposal scoring, analysis and decision making (inbound project selection)? -
Is there a solution for project definition planning?
Yes. The Project Planning Roadmap: Specific to the definition phase of the fast track process covering project definition planning, scheduling, assignment and oversight. -
Is there a solution for preparing the project Statement of Work?
Yes. The Fast Track Statement of Work: Specific to the definition phase of the fast track process covering SOW planning, preparation and approval. -
Is there a solution for project status reporting?
Yes. The Project Status Snapshot: Specific to the oversight phase of the fast track process covering documented status reports and presentations for status meetings. -
Is there a solution for meeting planning?
Yes. The Fast Track Meeting Planner: Specific to the oversight phase of the fast track process covering meeting planning and execution for project productivity.