Project management Tips from the toolkit: 5

Introduction

Starting a practice is a complex undertaking requiring planning, resourcing, and management skills that lead to an ‘up and running’ medical business. Project management methods can be used to phase activities in a logical and coordinated sequence. This month, we use some examples of project management methods that can be used in setting up a practice or other complex projects. Like previous articles in this series, this article draws on The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ ‘General practice management toolkit’.