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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:55:09 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Add OctoAcme Project Management Overview README

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+# OctoAcme Project Management Processes
+
+## Overview
+This document provides a comprehensive introduction to OctoAcme's project management methodology, designed to help teams deliver successful projects through clear processes, roles, and artifacts.
+
+## Core Principles
+- **Customer-First**: All decisions prioritize customer value and usability
+- **Iterative Delivery**: Projects are delivered in small, testable increments
+- **Clear Ownership**: Each project has dedicated Project and Product leadership
+- **Data-Informed**: Decisions are based on measurable evidence
+- **Psychological Safety**: Teams foster an environment of open feedback and learning
+
+## Key Roles and Responsibilities
+- **Project Manager (PM)**: Oversees delivery, schedules, risks, and communications
+- **Product Manager (PdM)**: Defines outcomes, manages backlog, and measures success
+- **Developers**: Implement features and collaborate on technical design
+- **QA/Testing**: Ensure quality and validate acceptance criteria
+- **Stakeholders**: Provide strategic input and approvals
+
+## Project Lifecycle
+1. **Initiation**
+   - Create project one-pager
+   - Define problem statement and goals
+   - Identify stakeholders
+   - Set high-level timeline
+
+2. **Planning**
+   - Define scope and requirements
+   - Allocate resources
+   - Identify dependencies
+   - Create detailed timeline
+
+3. **Execution**
+   - Regular team standups
+   - Sprint/iteration management
+   - Continuous testing and review
+   - Risk monitoring
+
+4. **Release**
+   - Deployment verification
+   - User acceptance testing
+   - Documentation updates
+   - Release announcements
+
+5. **Retrospective**
+   - Capture learnings
+   - Document improvements
+   - Update processes
+   - Share knowledge
+
+## Essential Artifacts
+- Project Charter / One-pager
+- Roadmap and Release Plan
+- Sprint/Iteration Backlog
+- Acceptance Criteria & Definition of Done
+- Risk Register
+- Retrospective Documentation
+
+## Communication Framework
+- Weekly PM + PdM sync
+- Bi-weekly team standups
+- Monthly stakeholder updates
+- Risk-based escalation process
+
+## Additional Resources
+Detailed documentation for each aspect of our project management process can be found in the following files:
+- [Project Management Overview](octoacme-project-management-overview.md)
+- [Project Initiation](octoacme-project-initiation.md)
+- [Project Planning](octoacme-project-planning.md)
+- [Execution and Tracking](octoacme-execution-and-tracking.md)
+- [Release and Deployment](octoacme-release-and-deployment.md)
+- [Risks and Communication](octoacme-risks-and-communication.md)
+- [Roles and Personas](octoacme-roles-and-personas.md)
+- [Retrospective and Continuous Improvement](octoacme-retrospective-and-continuous-improvement.md)
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