Manhardt Project Takeover

Jeff Manhardt | PMP

Your Background

Project has been funded but running poorly - you are replacing PM

Multiple projects running with inter- dependencies that need structure

Project doesn't have a PM - just wandering along - no defined scope, cost, time

What is your mandate? Report & suggest Lead & resolve

Style & skills required Problem-makers & problem-solvers

Ways to deal with difficult co-workers Approach the person with whom you are having the

problem for a private discussion. Be pleasant and agreeable as you talk with the other

person. When necessary, confront your difficult coworker’s

behavior publicly.

Source: http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/difficultpeople_2.htm

Determine historical references Your experiences Team experiences Organizational experiences

The Art of War Written by Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC The art of war is a road map for waging

war that is still relevant today• The Moral Law• Heaven• Earth• The Commander• Method and discipline

The Art of War The Commander stands for the virtues of wisdom,

sincerity, benevolence, courage and strictness.

Structure questions by area

Copyright – Neville Turbit

Who is in charge of the project? Person the pays for the project

Sponsor Sponsoring business line Multiple business lines External client(s)

Project Scope What was the scope when the project

started? What is the current scope? Resolve scope issues Document “Working Scope”

Set Expectations & Define Reality Identify perceptions and differences Document and communication Maybe the project isn't really in crisis

Issue Resolution Identify Issues Resolve critical issues Document others for future Work towards root cause – not the

symptoms

Resource Management Determine current and available

resources Document two-three scenarios Determine resource costs Review the original budget, contingency

and reserve Review roles and responsibilities

Review benefits of completed project Document findings Make recommendations

Do nothing Cancellation Path forward

Escalation Path Document escalation path as part of the

Communication Plan Sets a clear expectation Use for resolution of issues outside the control

or authority of the project team Process in place before a resolution is needed Sets the authority levels for decision making

Source: http://www.pcapps.com/application-services/consulting/project-takeovers.aspx

Q & A