Project Documents Log Sheet

No matter how big or small, any project can benefit from using Project Management templates. Since a project is basically a piece of planned work that has to be completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim, working with a structured approach, to optimize use of resources in order to achieve the goals is important.

What is a project log?

The term log, when used in reference to project management, is often a full and complete overview that contains all of the items that are needed to properly historically record any and all events, happenings, documents, and deliverables and occurrences relative to the activity that occurred in the complete preparation, and are useful for completion of a specific project.

The key components of the log that we use for most projects are:

• Change Requests,
• Assumptions,
• Action Items,
• Issues, and
• Risks.

The project manager, board and other stakeholders of an organization are all well aware of the importance of decent project log. Working with Project Documents log, ensures the Management and Project Manager that they work efficient with time, quality and resources, and therefor to keep the Project under control.

What does a Project Manager (PM) do with Project Log?

In general, a Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the completion of specific projects while ensuring the deliverables and project completion are on time, according to budgeted resources, quality requirements and within scope. He or she therefor uses the log to focus on capturing relevant project documentation, where they came from, and what's needed to see them through to completion. Any project can benefit from using professional Project Log Spreadsheet templates.

Download this Project Log Excel template. For more information about the most important Project Management documentation, check out this Project Management Kit with Project Templates and a free Project Planner. They can be used for any kind of project, and provide intuitive ways to manage your project team.