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Slide 1: Project Management
Slide 2: Program Objectives  Create an understanding of the basics of Project Management. Explore specifics of project management to apply to your projects. Share and create common proposed language, structures and processes. Create a baseline for leading projects virtually. www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com    Page 2
Slide 3: A Challenge Please Write a One Sentence Definition for: Project Management Projects Teams. www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 3
Slide 4: Definition  “A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service or result.” www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 4
Slide 5: Characteristics of a Project (1 of 2)   Includes a start and end time. Creates something new or fixes/improves something that already exists. Proposes and supports change – temporary.  www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 5
Slide 6: Characteristics of a Project (2 of 2)  Performed by people & teams. Constrained by resources. Planned, Executed, Controlled.   www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 6
Slide 7: What a Project is NOT Day-to-day work Routine activities Repetitive tasks Ongoing work     www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 7
Slide 8: Project vs. Program A program can include a number of projects. – Example: A construction program might includes projects to develop new housing and other projects to renovate existing homes.  www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 8
Slide 9: Definition of a Program  (1 of 3) A collection of related projects, services and resources with related goals, vision and objectives. Characteristics of a program: – Ongoing. – Provides structure for projects. – Multiple Projects, services and resources.  www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 9
Slide 10: Definition of a Program (2 of 3) – Master Schedule. – May dictate processes. – System Level View and Testing. – Stable team at the heart. – Tackles issues larger than the projects. www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 10
Slide 11: Definition of a Program (3 of 3) – Identifies overlapping areas. – Consistency. – Uses tools, methods, policies. – Focused on a goal. www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 11
Slide 12: Project Management www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 12
Slide 13: Project Management Basics Before developing a Project Management program, consider: 1. What is the objective of the program? 2. Who is the audience? 3. What is the desired outcome? 4. What are the key elements of the program? 5. What is the timeframe? 6. Is there a budget? www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 13
Slide 14: Successful Project Management Delivery of What’s Expected:     On time. Within budget. With quality. Develop productive relationships. www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 14
Slide 15: The Role of Project Manager www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 15
Slide 16: Project Life Cycle www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 16
Slide 17: Building a Project Team www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 17
Slide 18: What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com Page 18
Slide 19: Download “Project Management” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com characteristics of projects, what project is not, project management basics, characteristics, and successful project management. The process of project management, role of a project manager, learning from best practices, project management practices, the project management institute, PMBOK body of knowledge, connecting project with strategy, project management process, how to create a project plan, project management challenges and advantages, the cycles and challenges of project management, project scheduling, building project teams, project requirements, project processes, celebrations, recognitions, rewards, how to's and more. Royalty Free – Use Them Over and Over Again. www.readysetpresent.com www.bluesageconsulting.com 184 slides includes: the definition of projects, Page 19