THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER: BUILDING THE RIGHT SET OF SKILLS FOR GREATER PROJECT SUCCESS

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1 THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER: BUILDING THE RIGHT SET OF SKILLS FOR GREATER PROJECT SUCCESS Randall L. Englund Englund Project Management Consultancy 2010 Randall L. Englund 1

2 Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: o managing global cross functional teams and programs; o documenting and tracking progress of program roadmaps; o validating and managing project scope; developing and maintaining accurate, detailed project plans; o track and resolve schedule and cost variances to project plans; o identifying and managing project risks; o tracking/managing projects to successful completion; communicating status, issues and risks to project stakeholders 2010 Randall L. Englund 2

plans; o track and resolve schedule and cost variances to project plans; o identifying and managing project risks; o tracking/managing

3 This position will work closely with all levels of management within the organization. Minimum experience managing large, highly complex infrastructure and application integration projects. Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple projects simultaneously, building appropriate processes and tools, and familiarity with standard project management concepts, practices and procedures Randall L. Englund 3

Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple projects simultaneously, building appropriate

4 The candidate needs strong analytical and problem solving skills and needs to have experience applying these skills to resolve technical issues. Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to work varying levels of management. Ability to influence peers, managers and directors while dealing with ambiguity. Ability to function effectively in an energetic, fast paced environment while maintaining excellent organizational skills, focus and attention to detail. Ability to negotiate priorities across organizations is required. Ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks effectively Randall L. Englund 4

Ability to influence peers, managers and directors while dealing with ambiguity.

5 The position requires a hands-on, get-the-jobdone, attitude. o You understand the theory of project management principles, but even better, you know how to adapt them to the situation at hand. o You're a fan of process, but only the right amount. o You understand and drive issues to conclusion. o You're a great communicator, even the people you pester like having you on the team. o You have a track record for delivering customer facing projects in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment Randall L. Englund 5

o You're a fan of process, but only the right amount. o You understand and drive issues to conclusion.

6 The Complete Project Manager integrates key technical, people, and organizational skills Success in any environment largely depends upon completing successful projects o Successful projects get done by skilled project managers and teams, supported by effective project sponsors o It is the integration of these skills that makes the difference in achieving optimized outcomes The ultimate aim of this session is to create an environment and establish the right mix of professional soft and hard skills to operate more successfully in project environments. me 2010 Randall L. Englund 6

integration of these skills that makes the difference in achieving optimized outcomes The ultimate aim of this session is to create an environment and

7 THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER 1. Focus on the Environment 2010 Randall L. Englund 7

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9 2. Strategic emphasis for projects Understand upper management influence 8. Develop a project management initiative Develop a learning organization Book of Reality 6. Develop a project management information system 7. Develop plan for project manager selection & development 9

10 Redefine failure only failure is failure to learn Learn from each project o Good o Bad o Ugly Take action on findings Randall L. Englund 10

11 THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER 2. Apply Change Management to Create PBOs 2010 Randall L. Englund 11

12 Refreeze Change Unfreeze Donner Summit Shortcut Randall L. L. Englund PMI NorCal Symposium

13 THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER 3. Stimulate Upper Management Support 2010 Randall L. Englund 13

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17 Objectives Modified Objectives Approval Can t Do It Can Do Okay 17

19 THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER 4. Develop a cross discipline skill set 2010 Randall L. Englund 19

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21 individual connected => Go to for more information Randall L. Englund 21

22 2010 Randall L. Englund Adapted from Leo Reilly

23 F B A C Benefits What will be achieved Advantages Why and how a better outcome Close Get explicit commitments 2010 Randall L. Englund 23

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26 Assess and focus on your strengths Reframe your attitude Ask for what you want Get explicit commitments Integrate skills from multiple disciplines Apply learnings to get better results Have fun! 2010 Randall L. Englund 26

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