service networking: how to learn project management without really trying
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Learn from personal experience from Project Managers who started learningthe management and communication skills you need through a combination ofService 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 Teams1. The Dog ate my homework: tips for handling non-performing team members2. Procrastination is the thief of time, money, and scope.3. Leadership is a matter of habit.TRANSCRIPT
Service Networking: How to learn Project Management without really trying
Jill Bullard Almaguer, P.E., M.B.A.Carla Fair-Wright, PMP, CSQE
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
Project Management
Leaders
What Is It Why DoI Need It
How DoI Do It
TeamBuilding
Project Management
Delivering Value
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
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 ?
The Three Most Important Rules
How to get started
Building Teams
How Do I Do It ?
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
I have a project..now what?
Knowing the fundamentals
Initiation Planning Execution Controlling Closing
I have a project..now what?
What makes a successful Project Manager
Knowing when to ask for help.
Best Way to Deliver It ?
Reporting the numbers
Face-to-face
E-Mail or V-Mail
Telephone
Internet
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.
Building Teams
The Dog ate my homework: tips for handling non-performing team members
Persuasion
Coaching
OR
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
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.
Building Teams
Leadership is a matter of habit.
4 common sense habits:
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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.
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]
My Contact Information
www.optimalconsultingonline.com
Carla Fair-Wright, PMP Work: 800-723-6120Mobile: 713-301-0206
E-Mail: [email protected]
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