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# Adding Projects to the PMO
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This guide explains how to add new projects to the Project Management Office (PMO) system.
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## Overview
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The PMO system provides centralized visibility into all projects, enabling effective management and coordination. Adding a project to the PMO involves creating a project registry entry and updating the dashboard.
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## Prerequisites
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Before adding a project to the PMO, ensure you have:
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1. A clear project name and unique identifier
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2. An understanding of the project scope and objectives
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3. A project-specific tracking system set up (GitHub repo, Trello board, etc.)
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4. An estimate of the project timeline and milestones
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## Step-by-Step Process
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### Step 1: Prepare Project Information
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Gather the following information for your project:
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- **Name**: Human-readable project name
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- **ID**: Unique identifier (e.g., PROJ-001, FEAT-002)
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- **Status**: Active, On Hold, Completed, or Planned
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- **Priority**: Critical, High, Medium, or Low
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- **Health**: Green (Healthy), Yellow (Caution), or Red (At Risk)
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- **Tracking URL**: Link to your project-specific tracking system
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- **Owner**: Project owner (for future multi-person projects)
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- **Dependencies**: Other projects this project depends on (if any)
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- **Due Date**: Key milestone or completion date
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- **Progress**: Current completion percentage (0-100%)
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- **Next Milestone**: The next major milestone to achieve
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### Step 2: Create Project Entry
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1. Navigate to the `pmo/artifacts/projects/` directory
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2. Choose your preferred format:
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- For human-readable format: Use the `.md` template
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- For AI processing: Use the `.json` template
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3. Copy the appropriate template file:
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- `PROJECT_TEMPLATE.md` for Markdown format
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- `project-template.json` for JSON format
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4. Rename the file using the convention: `{PROJECT_ID}_{PROJECT_NAME}.{md|json}`
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- Example: `PROJ-001_EcommercePlatform.md`
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5. Fill in all the project details gathered in Step 1
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### Step 3: Complete Project Details
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Fill out all sections of the project entry:
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- **Description**: Provide a detailed explanation of the project
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- **Objectives**: List the main objectives to be achieved
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- **Milestones**: Define key milestones with target dates and status
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- **Resources**: List team members, budget, and tools
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- **Risks**: Identify potential risks with mitigation strategies
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- **Notes**: Add any additional relevant information
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### Step 4: Update the Dashboard
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1. Navigate to `pmo/artifacts/dashboard/`
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2. Update the `DASHBOARD_TEMPLATE.md` or create a current dashboard file:
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- Add the project to the "Project Overview" table
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- Update the "Status Distribution", "Priority Distribution", and "Health Indicators" counts
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- Add the project to the "Priority Queue" if appropriate
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- Include any recent activity in the "Recent Activity" table
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- Update the "Summary Statistics"
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3. Update the "Last Updated" timestamp
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4. Consider the project's timeline in the "Timeline View"
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### Step 5: Review and Validate
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1. Ensure all required fields are filled out correctly
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2. Verify that the tracking URL is accessible
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3. Double-check dates and percentages for accuracy
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4. Confirm the project priority and health status are appropriate
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5. Ensure the next milestone is clearly defined
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## Best Practices
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- **Be Consistent**: Use consistent terminology and formatting across all projects
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- **Keep It Current**: Regularly update project status and progress
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- **Link Don't Duplicate**: Provide links to detailed tracking systems rather than duplicating information
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- **Prioritize Accuracy**: Ensure health and priority indicators accurately reflect project status
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- **Use Clear IDs**: Use meaningful project IDs that help identify the project type
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- **Update Regularly**: Update the dashboard when project status changes
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## AI Agent Integration
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If you're using AI agents to manage projects:
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- Use the JSON format for better machine readability
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- Maintain consistent field values to enable automated processing
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- Update the `last_updated` field whenever changes are made
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- Follow the established schema to ensure compatibility
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## Example
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For a reference implementation, see the sample project:
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`pmo/artifacts/projects/SAMPLE-001_DemoProject.md`
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## Troubleshooting
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**Problem**: Not sure what priority to assign?
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**Solution**: Use this guide:
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- Critical: Project blocks other work or has immediate business impact
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- High: Important project with near-term deadlines
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- Medium: Standard project with moderate importance
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- Low: Nice-to-have or long-term project
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**Problem**: Not sure what health status to assign?
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**Solution**: Use this guide:
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- Green: Project is on track, no significant issues
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- Yellow: Project has some concerns, monitoring needed
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- Red: Project has significant issues requiring immediate attention
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## Maintenance
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- Review project statuses regularly (weekly recommended)
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- Archive completed projects to a separate directory
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- Update dependencies when they change
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- Clean up outdated information periodically |