Project Management Applying discipline to business needs! R. Sheldon Tyndall, CPHIMS, FHIMSS Hunter Stokes & Associates
What is Project Management? “A disciplined process of managing multiple tasks to achieve a defined goal over a period of time.”
Characteristics of a Project Manages planned change Usually impacts multiple departments Team members usually diverse Specific outcome goal Exceeds defined minimum time requirements Defined start & stop time
The 5 P’s Prior Planning Prevents Poor Project Management
Project Management Tools Charter Document Roles & Responsibilities Form Assumptions Template Risk Template Communication Template Phases Check List (Initiation, Planning, Execution & Closure) Microsoft Project
Famous Quote “I love it when a plan comes together” Can you guess who said this? George Peppard (Hannibal), The TV Show “The A Team”
Failure Statistics Inadequate PM Implementation32% Lack of Communications20% Scope & Complexity issues17% Project Management Methodology Related69% Source: KPMG study 252 Organizations
Interpretation? How the customer explained it. How the project manager understood it. How the analyst designed it!
Lessons Learned Review Successes Identify Opportunities (SWOT) Document Celebrations Integrate PI into next projects
Project Management Office Questions? R. Sheldon