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A simple project management framework that makes projects easier to run

SSLM is a free, methodology-agnostic way to run a project from start to finish. You get a step-by-step framework, a ready-made template for every step, and a free app to run it in. No sign-up, no account.

Whether it's your first project or your fiftieth, SSLM scales from a single project to a portfolio.

The difference: one Project Reference threads every document into a single, traceable story that still holds up months later. Templates are everywhere; a record that stays consistent is the hard part.

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Principles

The foundation — the governance and design principles the whole model rests on.

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Model

One project, three connected views on a single timeline — the model and its critical-path flow.

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Free Templates & Guides

The ready-made pack — PTIP (portfolio prioritisation), RAID, SteerCo, reporting — plus the guides that explain each mechanism.

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Why SSLM

Aligned to strategy — Every project anchors to a strategic objective and reports against it, so it keeps earning its place.
Honest, comparable reporting — The same standard reports and an honest RAG every time, so sponsors and steering committees can trust the status and compare across projects.
One connected record — A single Project Reference threads every document together, so nothing drifts out of sync.
Right-sized governance — Only as much process as the work needs, growing from a first project to a portfolio without a rebuild.
Methodology-agnostic — Works with Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid or a Value Stream.
Ready-made templates — Nothing is built from scratch.
Low-maintenance by design — Set up, then stay current with minimal effort.
Free AI-supported app — Run a whole project in the browser, with the optional Lumen assistant.

A simple project management framework that makes projects easier to run

Principles

Model

Free Templates & Guides

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