Delivering Strategic Value Eric Verzuh, PMP · • Project Management concepts and skills for the non-PM (training). • Tame Microsoft Project! a class that simplifies the most popular

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Today’s Topics1. Make projects visible2. A strong project kick-off3. Using the Five Success Factors checklistQuestions and comments are always welcome


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Make Projects Visible

Project: A Change that Delivers Value.Unique

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The New Essential Leadership SkillsetProject Management for non-PM’s

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Tell me about your best project…

Establish a vision of success.


The Five Project Success Factors1. A clear goal, that everyone understands.

2. A plan that shows an overall path, clear responsibilities, and that can be used to measure progress.

3. Regular communication among all involved stakeholders.

4. Controlled scope.

5. Strong management support.


1. Clear goals.

Imagine the project completed successfully.

One year later, what benefits will you see?

“Good news! __________ has {increased/decreased}by _____%, directly impacting {strategic goal}.”


1. Clear goals. You know WHO will judge this project’s success.

You know HOW they will judge success.

They all agree.

The team and project manager accept these goals and consider them realistic.




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2. A plan… The project is broken into small chunks of work.


2. A plan… Everyone can visualize the sequence of all detailed tasks.


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2. A plan… Work has a clear deliverable and due date. The assigned person accepts the due date.


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2. A plan… The plan is a visual tool to measure and communicate progress.


Visualize a Schedule using SharePoint 2013


3. Communication among all Stakeholders.

Make Decisions Job ImpactedMake Contributions

You have planned communication.


3. Communication among all Stakeholders.

Make Contributions

You communicate regularly.

The people who are getting the work done.1. Schedule and coordination:

✓ What is accomplished?✓ What is late, and how to catch up?✓ What’s next?

2. Any problems? Keep an issues list!3. Any worries? Keep a risk list!


3. Communication among all Stakeholders. You communicate regularly.

Make DecisionsThe people who make decisions.1. Schedule, cost, and quality goals.

✓ Is the forecast changed?2. Any problems? How can they help?3. Any worries? Should they be worried too?


3. Communication among all Stakeholders. You communicate regularly.

The people who will be affected.1. Which decisions can they influence?2. Why is the change coming? When?3. How can they prepare? Assist?

Job Impacted


4. Controlled scope. It is clear which is most important:

cost, schedule, or quality.

It is clear who has authority to approve changes to these goals.

You are vigilant for scope creep!


5. Management support. There is an accountable executive taking active interest

in the project and team.

Managers that supply resources are committed to supporting the schedule.

Management is regularly informed and provides timely decisions.


The Five Project Success Factors1. A clear goal, that everyone understands.


3. Regular communication among all involved stakeholders.

4. Controlled scope.

5. Strong management support.


The New Essential Leadership SkillsetProject Management for non-PM’s

Profession

Skillset

Scale the techniquesTranslate the jargon



Discussion & Book Drawing


The Versatile Company: Project Management Training

50% of your projects are being led by “accidental project managers.” Without solid PM basics, these projects flounder and waste valuable resources. Read a “Project Management for non-PMs” success story.

The Versatile Company has been improving project results for our clients since 1990. Our training and consulting services embody the practices and principles described by Versatile's founder and President, Eric Verzuh, in his book, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, which has been the bestselling handbook on project management around the world since 1999.We provide:• Hands-on training to develop practical skills for selecting, planning and leading projects.• Project Management concepts and skills for the non-PM (training).• Tame Microsoft Project! a class that simplifies the most popular PM software tool for people who have less

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Office (PMO) and streamline your project processes.• Contact us to get a no-cost consultation and to discuss your training needs.


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