1. Advanced Project Management-Introduction
Ghazala Amin
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2. Project Management and overview
Agenda
Introduction
Meeting Objectives
Project Oriented Industries
Project Manager, Power and Authority
PM Discipline
Managing your Stake Holders
Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk
Communication
Project Closure
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Meeting Objectives
Introduce myself
Share experiences and my personal perspectives
Project Management and your insight into what its all about…
Informal and Casual Q & A Session
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Introduction
BS in Computer Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering and Software Management
Certified Information Specialist, EDS/HP
Certified Senior Project Manager, IBM Global Services
PMI Certified – Project Management Professional
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5. My Team‘s “food for thought”
Does your project team like you and why
Why did you become a Project Manager
Your expectations from this class
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6. Advanced PM Course Layout
16 lectures over the semester
Announced midterm – 25% of total grade
Project Methodology assignment – 25% of total grade
Graded on communication (written) skills
Templates in MS word format.
Announced Final – 50% of total grade
MCQ, T and F, Short answers (essay type)
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7. Project Management and overview
Open Door Policy
Honest and open two way communication.
Instructor Students
Success
Project Management is a critical professional discipline
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8. Advanced PM Course Material
Reference Materials for Study
Study Notes and class discussions
A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Dr. Harold Kerzner’s book
Project Management-A Systems Approach To Planning, Scheduling and Controlling
The Wisdom of teams, Katzenbach and Smith
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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9. Project Management and overview
Learning Objectives
To introduce MSPM students to Project Management Fundamentals and how Project Management has evolved into strict professional discipline over the past 3 decades.
To encourage MSPM students to share their professional PM experiences of how they are managing real life projects in Pakistan.
To raise the bar of introductory PM education being offered in other programs and universities. We are targeting experienced PM Professionals.
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Learning Objectives
This course would introduce MSPM students with basic knowledge of PM processes that would help them with PM certification exams being offered by PMI or other PM organizations.
It only provides the basic knowledge of various project management concepts. It gives the “what is”, the “how to implement” should be dealt with in other classes in detail.
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11. Who should study Project Management?
Anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in;
initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and/or controlling a project;
in a position which involves a substantive level of decision-making, responsibility, communication and coordination,
should be thoroughly familiar with all the subject areas, methodology, processes and tools and techniques of project management.
A good and common project management knowledge platform will increase the likelihood of the project attaining its goal within time and budget.
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12. Project Oriented Industries
NASA and DOD (Department of Defense)
Construction, architecture, new product development
Financial Institutions
Banks, Insurance, Telecommunication
Manufacturing Units and Plants’ operation
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13. Project Manager’s Power and Authority
Right of an individual to make necessary decisions required to achieve his objectives or responsibility.
Power
Granted to an individual by the subordinates and peers over time and is a measure of their respect for the individual.
Builds credibility and respect in the profession.
Accountability
Acceptance of success or failure.
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14. Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk
Knowing and using industry specific LINGO – Terms and terminology.
Award and Reward - Ensure every one understands the benefit of project completion on schedule and budget.
Use cultural influences to your advantage.
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15. What kind of Project Manager are you?
Accidental Project Manager
Usually, this project manager comes up through the ranks. For instance, a strong programmer becomes the project manager on a development project. Or a strong network technician becomes the project manager on a large network upgrade. These people understand the types of projects that they are managing, they can build a work plan, and they can assign work to other team members. However, they don't have a lot of project management discipline.
Good Project Manager
The second type of project manager understands that successful project management requires you to manage issues, scope, communication, risk, etc.
Proactive Project Manager
the third type, is someone who has made the mental transition to apply his or her discipline on a proactive and ongoing basis.
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16. Project Management Discipline
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create
a unique product or service
Project Management
The application of knowledge, skills, tools and
techniques to project activities in order
to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and
expectations
Program
A group of projects managed in a coordinated
way to obtain benefits not available
from managing them individually
Start and End date, allocated budget and available resources
Dedicated Stakeholders
Informed and Knowledgeable End user
Empowered Project Office personnel
Strict documentation
Change management and risk mitigating process
Estimation process for additional or in-scope deliverables
PLANNING, CONTROLLING AND MANAGING.
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17. Stake Holder Communication
Top
Management
Line Managers
Other Projects
Project
Manager
The
Customer
Regulators
Links -TBD
Vendors
Project Team
Members
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18. Project Manager :a coach and mentor
The project manager’s leadership style should be matched to the
developmental level of the project team and
should move through successive steps of:
Directing,
Coaching,
Supporting, and
Delegating
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Project Manager
Project Manager not only leads and manages the project but helps the team with attaining SMART objectives for the project and the team.
S : Specific
M : Measurable
A : Attainable
R : Realistic
T : Time bound
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20. COMMUNICATION Communicate, Communicate and Record
Critical Path Analysis
Project Meetings
Identify significant variances
Earned Value
Identify root causes of problems
Project Reviews
Trial Solutions
Resource Analysis
Identify significant trends
Reports
Performance Tests Results
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21. Project Management and overview
Project Closure
Project plan updates
Documentation Archived
Legal Contract Closure
Administrative Closure for Resources
Corrective actions
Lessons learned
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22. Project Management and overview
Wrap Up
Q & A Session.
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