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PM’S PROJECT CHECKLIST
A PM should fill out the following checklist during the project. This is the best way to
keep track of the requirements that must be met during the project. The manager to
which you report will also be following this checklist. It’s your best tool to ensure that
your needs will be met so you can execute the project cleanly.
Robot’s name: _________________________________________________________
Manager: _____________________________________________________________
Start date: ___________
Targeted deliverable: ____________________________________________________
Dates:
Project proposal approval: ______
Project plan approval: ______
Project resources assigned: ______
Spec reviewed: ______
HLD reviewed: ______
PPP reports (enumerate dates): ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Design reviews (as scheduled): ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Acceptance test completion: ______
Project completion: ______

Conclusion

In summary, don’t overlook the fact that a project to build a robot must be properly man-
aged like any other. Project management is an art and a field of study in its own right.