Top Banner
Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying Jill Bullard Almaguer, P.E., M.B.A. Carla Fair-Wright, PMP, CSQE
18

Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

May 08, 2015

Download

Business

AITPHouston

Learn from personal experience from Project Managers who started learning
the management and communication skills you need through a combination of
Service Learning and Social Networking. Presenters will share ways if you are new to Project Management to start small, listen, and gain experience.
This session will include a number of PM best practices including:
The Three Most Important Rules for being a Successful Project Manager.
1. Do Your Homework.
2. Build a reputation for doing good work.
3. Build Relationships with people in your industry.
You have been given a project..now what?
1. What are the fundamentals that you need to know?
2. When to ask for help.
3. Reporting the numbers.
Building Teams
1. The Dog ate my homework: tips for handling non-performing team members
2. Procrastination is the thief of time, money, and scope.
3. Leadership is a matter of habit.
Welcome message from author
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
Page 1: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Jill Bullard Almaguer, P.E., M.B.A.Carla Fair-Wright, PMP, CSQE

Page 2: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Co-Presenters

Jill B. Almaguer, PE, MBA• Lead Project Manager, District

Ancillary and Support Services, Harris County Hospital District

Carla Fair-Wright, PMP, CSQE• Owner, Optimal Consulting, LLC

Page 3: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Project Management

Leaders

What Is It Why DoI Need It

How DoI Do It

TeamBuilding

Project Management

Delivering Value

Page 4: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

What Is It ?

Project Management

Toolbox of skills and processes

Provides a way to control and predict actions

Accomplishes some specific goal

Service Networking

Service Learning

Social Networking

Page 5: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

There is a problem or situation that needs a solution

There are limited resources

The job to be done requires lots of coordination

Most important – It has to done right the first time

Why Do I Need It ?

Page 6: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

The Three Most Important Rules

How to get started

Building Teams

How Do I Do It ?

Page 7: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

The Three Most Important Rules

Success as a Project Manager requires you to:

1. Do Your Homework

2. Build a reputation for doing good work

3. Build Relationships with people in your industry

Page 8: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

I have a project..now what?

Knowing the fundamentals

Initiation Planning Execution Controlling Closing

Page 9: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

I have a project..now what?

What makes a successful Project Manager

Knowing when to ask for help.

Page 10: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Best Way to Deliver It ?

Reporting the numbers

Face-to-face

E-Mail or V-Mail

Telephone

Internet

Page 11: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Building Teams

1. The Dog ate my homework: tips for handling non-performing team members

2. Procrastination is the thief of time, money, and scope.

3. Leadership is a matter of habit.

Page 12: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Building Teams

The Dog ate my homework: tips for handling non-performing team members

Persuasion

Coaching

OR

Page 13: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Building Teams

Procrastination is the thief of time, money, and scope.

Common Causes:

Wishful thinking if I just wait a bit, things will get better

Fear if I act too quickly, I might make a mistake

Risk Reduction if I delay this action, the odds of success may improve

Page 14: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Building Teams

Leadership is a matter of habit.

Leaders are not born; they are grown. Most of the habits of a successful leader can be cultivated and grown by developing a few common sense habits.

Page 15: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

Building Teams

Leadership is a matter of habit.

4 common sense habits:

© Copyright 2007 by Academic Leadership

1. Cultivate a Learning Habit. No one follows a leader who doesn't have a clue.

2. Cultivate a Motion Habit. You can't lead from your ivory tower. (MWBA)

3. Cultivate a Confidence Habit. If you believe in yourself, others will believe, too.

4. Cultivate Character. Step back every so often and take a good look. Be proud of what you are building.

Page 16: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

My Contact Information

Jill Bullard Almaguer, P.E., M.B.AAssociation of IT ProfessionalsPast President – Houston Chapter

Work: 713-634-1346Mobile: 281-795-3523

Work: 713-634-1346Mobile: 281-795-3523

E-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]

Page 17: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

My Contact Information

www.optimalconsultingonline.com

Carla Fair-Wright, PMP Work: 800-723-6120Mobile: 713-301-0206

E-Mail: [email protected]

Page 18: Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying

QUESTIONS