Here are some things that you can do right away after reading this book
Identify lessons learned and start building the lessons learned database.
Create the issues database from the issues in Part IV of the book.
Establish templates and retrofit the existing projects into the templates.
Start using a standardized project file approach.
Employ standardized management reporting.
Change how project meetings are conducted.
Begin to use a customized form of the project management software.
Start emphasizing informal communications.
Apply the score cards that have been developed in different chapters to your project.