1. Tips for projects

2. PROJECT PHASES (process) -Definition phase -Planning phase -Execution and control -Closing P.D.P. PROCESS -Understand -Find -Create -Choose -Design -Test -Fine tune -Report -Exhibit

3. WHY DO PROJECTS FAIL? Problems with -time -resources -result Also -Pyrrhos victory -lessons not learned Unexpected delay Unrealistic promises Misunderstandings Accident Busy people Over ambitious goals

4. GOOD PROJECT +share your expectations, ensure common goals +focus on good communication +listening, speaking, asking, understanding +roles of mistakes, and chance +help each others, do your share, “talkoo” +maintain project plan - frog/helicopter perspective +maintain control over critical path +identify and actively manage project risks

5. STUDENT PROJECT -Difference from industry; punishment & bonus ? -Part-time effort; competing courses, work, hobbies -Enthusiasm-skills-matrix -Sponsor / students -relationship -Opportunities? -Have fun -This project will be (part of) your life for 8 months -Make the world better

6. EETU’s TIPS -Use the ‘still acceptable’ scenario, iterations -Get results today, tomorrow, everyday -Invest in human relations (team, other parties) -Don’t wait (for anything, never), especially at start -Manage the scope – freeze the plan -Value of face-to-face contacts – don’t forget! -Don’t hide mistakes (or if something isn’t done) -Planning is hard – but do it realistic (waterfall) -Design for meetings (% of time, efficiency) -Write down and store all decisions, comments etc