Project Management Part Three

Executing and TrackingExecuting and TrackingProject Management

Part Three

Executing the PlanExecuting the Plan

Host a Kick-Off Event◦Motivates◦Excites◦Bonds◦Focuses

Authorizes team, workgroups, committees to begin work.

Set the schedule, set the paceSet the schedule, set the pace

As Project Manager, you have a lot of influence over the pace of the project.

Set an example by staying active, busy, engaged.

Tracking progressTracking progress

Regular status meetings ◦Full group meetings◦Workgroup meetings◦Alternate the two?

Refer to your timelineUse “To Do” lists

Monitoring ActivitiesMonitoring Activities

Monitor sequence completionAdjust timelineAdjust budgetReallocate duties

Communication TechniquesCommunication Techniques

Insure regular communication

Have individual workgroups assign communication and documentation tasks to specific members who are charged with having regular contact with you to report on progress.

Make sure administration and the rest of the Library is aware of the project status

Everyone on the same page?Everyone on the same page?

Use 2.0 Technologies!Use 2.0 Technologies!

Google Docs, Google CalendarGoogle Docs, Google Calendar

Managing People and TasksManaging People and Tasks

Balance your style with style of team members

Recognize your own strengths and weaknesses

Enlist help if you need it

Managerial Pitfall #1Managerial Pitfall #1

Managerial Pitfall #2Managerial Pitfall #2

Managerial Pitfall #3Managerial Pitfall #3

Managerial Pitfall #4Managerial Pitfall #4