2016 TSAE Tech Talks - Project Management 101
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This document provides an overview of project management for those new to the topic. It discusses that project management is about leadership and navigating various stakeholder perspectives to meet goals on time and budget. The author emphasizes understanding requirements, managing risks, communicating expectations, and learning from mistakes. Resources like software and books are recommended to help readers develop their project management skills.
2016 TSAE Tech Talks - Project Management 101
- 1. Project Management 101: Where to begin?! TREVOR S. MITCHELL, CAE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & STRATEGY AMERICAN MENSA
- 2. Introduction 10 Years in Association Management Strong involvement within industry Self-made Project Manager Lead numerous projects AMS Selection/Implementation Website Redesign Strategic Planning Etc.
- 4. Project Management Means to Me: Project Management is the new term for Leader Ability to look at various items available Systematically identify and navigate the process Being organized and flexible Diligent and calm
- 6. Questions You May Be Asking Yourself? What is Project Management actually? How can a Project Management process help me? How can I build buy in with other staff? How can I get started? How do I not make it so time intensive?
- 9. Good vs. Bad Project Managers
- 10. Project Requirements Understand the requirements of the project Purpose End Outcome Desired Stakeholders (Internal and External) Budget Deadline Ensure you know what is needed for this project Various stakeholders have different view points This means something different to everyone Focus with the end in mind first then how to get there
- 11. Risk Management Understand limitations Of yourself Stakeholders Monitor and identify roadblocks ahead of time View impact of obstacles
- 12. Navigating Change Communicate: Expectations End Goal How they fit in Rinse and Repeat
- 13. Leadership Foster good relationships Be as honest and upfront as you can Inspire others by leading by example
- 14. Distractions Keep Focus You Stakeholders Organizations Minimize distractions Regular documentation and update of plan Plan for “Out of Scope” items
- 15. Learning from Mistakes Best place to learn About how you manage Where you can improve your process No project manager gets it right 100% Take ownership when mistakes occur.
- 16. Becoming a Project Management Jedi Master 1. Foster Good Relations 2. Inspire 3. Anticipate Needs 4. Be Driven 5. Anticipate Problems 6. Minimize Meetings 7. Delegate Firmly 8. Goes with a Plan 9. Focus on Solutions 10. Don’t Complain
- 17. Journey to Project Management Jedi Master Start with defining the purpose and end solution Figure out what you want and need to track Identify stakeholders Be flexible Don’t overcomplicate the process
- 18. Other Resources Project Management Session this afternoon Project Management Institute Various Tool: Excel Software (Basecamp, Microsoft Project, etc.) Apps (Trello, Asana, etc.) Do what works best for you!
- 19. Final Thoughts “The P in PM is as much about ‘people management’ as it is about ‘project management.’” - Cornelius Fichtner “Trying to manage a project without project management is like trying to play a football game without a game plan.” - K. Tate
- 20. Trevor S. Mitchell, CAE Director of Membership & Strategy American Mensa [email protected] @trevm22 www.trevormitchellcae.com