Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Inspiring the team

Communicate -

  • set a clear goal with reasonable approach to achieve it
  • regularly recognize contributions and recommend ways to improve
  • regularly communicate the progress

Stay Positive -

  • identify possibility and opportunity in every challenge
  • always focus on the strengths and develop them

Take Action -

  • remove obstacles
  • remove under-performers
  • get hands dirty when necessary
  • be a role-model of accountability

Friday, January 18, 2008

PM R&R (sample)

• Providing project and program management expertise to multiple large Information Systems initiatives within the Department.
• Providing Data and Systems integration expertise to the Department.
• Providing Program Management guidance and support to Government PMs.
• Overseeing the management of complex, multi-track integration projects by balancing scope, time, cost and quality. Leading the development and tracking of integrated project plans.
• Overseeing the development of project deliverables. Identifying and managing project and/or program issues. Assessing and managing risk within, and across, multiple projects. Maintaining project tracking and reporting systems
• Responsible for ongoing client satisfaction and Manages Executive level client relationships (expectations, communications, negotiations, escalation, feedback etc). Develops relationships with, and ensures the appropriate participation of, key client stakeholders and client executives.

The largest IT service providers

IBM
EDS
Accenture
CSC

The One-Page Project Manager