Using CNC to teach Project Management techniques

Using CNC to teach Project Management techniques
~James Dunn

One of the most difficult things we do is make a decision. I’ve previously mentioned the Result Managment tool I had developed. I’ve had the opportunity to develop general Project Management tools to meet the needs of students entering an Engineering program.

Computer Numerical Control machining, including laboratories – Part 1

Computer Numerical Control machining, including laboratories – Part 2

Within the links on the above pages is a section with the heading “Project Management”. You can download forms for tracking the development of almost any project, and more. The following is an excerpt.

Project Management

• Overview
• EXCEL Worksheets
  • Decision Matrix
  • Result Management Tool
  • Priority Matrix
• WORD Worksheets
  • Daytimer (Monthly – 2008)
  • Daytimer (Monthly – 2009)
  • Cover Pages (title, purpose, credits, table of contents, contacts)
  • To Do – Incremental
  • To Do – Simple
  • Related Project Binders
  • Conclusions & Recommendations

• • Blank Page with Header
  • Plain Lined Paper
  • Graph Paper
  • Result Management Worksheets
• Readme