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Everything you need to start managing projects — in one place
Starting as a project manager is rarely easy. You’re expected to deliver results, use the right methods, and communicate clearly — often without clear guidance or support.
The Project Manager’s Starter Toolkit gives you practical structure, templates, and guidance you can immediately use in real projects.
Free access for registered users.
Who this toolkit is for
This toolkit is designed for:
- New or aspiring project managers
- “Accidental” project managers
- Project coordinators and team leads
- Specialists moving into project responsibility
If you are expected to run projects, this toolkit helps you do it with confidence.
What you get
✔ Project Manager’s Guide
Step-by-step guidance covering the full project lifecycle, supported by practical checklists.
✔ Ready-to-use project checklists and templates
Including:
- Project Charter
- Project Plan
- Status Report
- Final Report
Templates are designed for real-world use, not documentation for its own sake.
✔ Project Success Vector Guide
A practical tool for governing and delivering successful projects.
🚀 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Project Management
A practical, slightly twisted guide that helps you understand what really matters and how to navigate in the vast universe of project management, warning against pitfalls and recommending successful practices.
✔ Knowledge base
Access to the “Everything You Wanted to Know About Project Management” knowledge base:
- concepts explained clearly
- practical interpretations
⚙️ Tools and guidance
- Comparison of project management tools
- Curated guides, tools, and useful links
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Helps choosing what fits your situation
How this helps you
With this toolkit you can:
- Structure your project from the start
- Understand what is expected from a project manager
- Communicate more clearly with stakeholders
- Avoid common beginner mistakes
- Apply PM methods pragmatically — not mechanically
This is not about “doing PM by the book”, but about making PM work in practice.
How access works
- Register for free at Discoverit.fi
- Get immediate access to the full toolkit through member menu ('Member pages')
- Use the materials in your own projects
- Keep access as long as you want
No payment required. No obligation to buy anything.
Why Discoverit?
All materials are:
- Aligned with IPMA, PMI, and ISO 21502
- Used in project management trainings and coachings
- Designed for practical application in Finnish and international contexts