The Association for Project Management (APM) provides a 12-step project management process that serves as a framework for managing projects effectively.

The 12 steps are:

1. Define the project.
2. List the tasks.
3. Estimate the cost and time of each task.
4. Plan the dependencies and longest route.
5. Speed up the project plan if necessary.
6. Create a Gantt chart.
7. Check if you have the resources required.
8. Think about risk.
9. Monitor progress.
10. Monitor cost.
11. Adjust your plan if necessary.
12. Review and learn from what happened.