The Essence of DRIVING
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Project management involves a standard life-cycle that includes initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Effective project managers must communicate effectively, set plans in motion, and achieve desired results using various tools like scorecards and backlog lists. Techniques like standardized emails and visual schedules enhance clarity and project tracking.
The Essence of DRIVING
- 1. The Essence of “DRIVING”A Crash Course in Project ManagementIvo Manolov, Microsoft
- 2. Project Management Is a SkillCan be acquired and improvedProjects have a standard life-cycleInitiationPlanning and Kick-OffExecutionMonitoring and ControlClosingPost-Mortem
- 3. “Drive This” == “Be an Effective PM”In other words, exhibit …IndependenceAbility to construct, communicate and get approval for a project planAbility to set the project in motion, keep it in motion and close it downAbility to reach desired results
- 5. Proven Project Management Techniques&!
- 6. Over-Communicate!Until you hear “you are spamming me”!ScorecardOften presented in timeCan track both quantities and “gut feelings”
- 7. Trend (Glide-Path)Indicate important milestonesProvide title and dimensions for the axesUse meaningful colors (red == active bugs)
- 8. Backlog / Burn-Down ListProvides a centrally visible prioritized listProvides a “parking lot”
- 9. “Branded” Status EmailsStandardized subject lineStandardized “look and feel”Sent to a custom aliasSchedule in Excelwith “From”, “To”, “Length” columns
- 10. Schedule in VisioBecause Excel lacks scaled time periodsUse the “We Are Here” arrow!Lighting fast clarityIncreases confidence that the schedule is real and recent
- 11. Questions & Comments ?