apm south wales and west of england branch 13th bcag meeting
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Branch Corporate Advisory Group
Meeting No 13
25 March 2015
BAWA, Bristol
Association for
Project Management
South Wales and West of England Branch
Today’s Objectives
Enable BCAG members to work together for mutual benefit
Enhance collaboration between Corporates and HEIs
Agenda
09:00 Coffee and registration
09:30 Introductions
09:35 Review of previous notes and actions including corporate company liaison officers
10:15 Presentation 1 APM SWWE PM Challenge Update – Gary Mainwaring
10:45 Presentation 2 Discussion Session
11:15 Refreshment break
11:30 Presentation 3 Project Organisation P3M3 - Trevor Band
12:00 Presentation 4 APM HQ Update - Martin Gosden
12:30 Various Corporate initiatives and developments
13:00 Next Steps
13:30 Lunch
Review of Actions
BCAG minutes from September 2014
Acceptance of notes
Actions
Action 12.1 All. It was noted that this presentation would be ideal for an evening event for members.
Action 12.1 MG.
PMN: Action Closed the event was arranged for 5 March
Action 12.2 He provided a challenge for the corporate members in the form of a job description for a
‘corporate liaison officer’ which described what corporates could do to engage with APM and promote the
profession. It was agreed to put this on the agenda for the next BCAG Meeting. Action 12.2 BE
PMN: Action Closed as this topic is an agenda item today
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Corporate Membership - APM SWWE
Forthcoming Events
31 March – Contracts and Procurement SIG event - NEC, Bristol
14 April – SWWE PM Challenge Finals Night, BAWA, Bristol
23 April – PM: Not just for work! Airbus, Bristol
6 May – Hinkley Point C – Taunton
20 May – Branch AGM and Swansea Bay Tidal Energy Project, Newport (TBC)
3 June – Managing Successful Change – Martin Samphire, Governance SIG Chair, Bristol
Presentation 1
APM SWWE PM Challenge
Update
Gary Mainwaring:
General Dynamics and Branch PM Challenge
APM SWWE
PM Challenge Update
Gary Mainwaring
General Dynamics and Branch
Project Management Challenge
The Challenge Objectives Develop and practice project management theory in a realistic environment
Opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced project professionals
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project management competences and
skills to deliver a project
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a project
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and professional competences required
to become an effective project manager and leader
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other aspiring project professionals in the
South Wales and the West of England domain
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the corporate and further education
environments
A high-visibility example of successful project management delivery and implementation which
provides beneficial publicity for the corporate team sponsors
Corporate investment in PMs of the future
Have fun!
PM Challenge Theme
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
Output(s) and benefit(s) to a charitable organisation
or community project
– Airbus: St Peter’s Hospice
– Bristol Water: Helping Hands One25 Drop In Shelter
– Bristol Water: Project Rescue (ASSAR)
– General Dynamics: IT for School in Newport
Level 1 Plan
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
7 weeks
3 weeks
11 weeks
3 weeks
Mentors
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
Provided in-house by each corporate team
Can be provided by external corporates if required
Guidance, advice and approach…but not the answer!
Business Case
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
Justification for your chosen project
– Requirements: capturing and assessing stakeholder needs
– Benefits to the stakeholder(s)
– Costs to deliver
– Risks of delivery
– Rationale
By 15 December 2014
Final Report
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
Justification for your chosen project
– How the project, as described in the business case, was delivered
– Competence focused
– By 27 March 2015
Presentation
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
Finals Night
– How does the presentation match up with the Final Report?
– Confidence
– Connection
– Convincing story
– 14 April 2015
Assessment Criteria
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
Business Case
(30%)
Final Report
(60%)
APM SWWE
PM Challenge
Assessment Criteria
Presentation
(10%)
Smart Outputs and
Outcomes
Clear Relation to
Theme
Meets Challenge
Objectives
Clear Achievable
Project Outline and PMP
Consideration of Risk
Management and
Dependencies
Effective Stakeholder
Engagement and User
Benefits Identification
Setting
Governance
Professionalism
Interpersonal Skills
Scope Management
Integrative management
Financial and Cost Management
Schedule Management
Quality Management
Risk Management
Quality of Report
Resource Management
Quality of Presentation
Confidence of Delivery
Project Board
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
APM SWWE PM Challenge
Bruce Phillips (APM
SWWE)
Allan Reid
(APM SWWE)
Alan Watson
(Lloyds Banking Group)
Abi Williams
(Burges Salmon)
Martin Gosden
(APM SWWE)
Supervise the competition
Review reporting
Sounding board between mentors and teams
Assess and mark business case, final report and presentations
Announce the winner and runners-up
Provide feedback
Benefits and Prizes
An excellent way by which to develop and practice project
management theory in a realistic environment that is outside
normal circumstances.
An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced
project professionals.
Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project
management competences and skills to deliver a solution.
Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a
winning project.
Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and
professional competences required to become an effective
project manager and leader.
An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other
aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of
England domain.
An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the
corporate and further education environments.
A high-visibility example of successful project management
delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial
publicity for the corporate team sponsors.
SWWE PM Challenge Trophy
Individual engraved trophies
Individual engraved medals to runners-up
CPD Certificates
Free student membership
APM literature
Publicity
Kudos
Enhanced confidence and professionalism
Experience in your future (potential) career!
Discussion: The APM Liaison Person Role Within a Corporate Member
Martin Gosden
Chairman of the SWWE Branch
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Building organisations that create project success (preferably soulful ones)
About this Presentation
An Age of Chaos
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50% of current jobs will be automated out of existence
1 in 7 of the global population are on the move
Traditional companies struggling. More complexity for less.
25 billion internet connected devices by 2020 (Garnter)
On-demand economic forces – altering the nature of work
Instability – Euro deflation risk, nuclear weapons proliferation,….
Organisations – mankind's journey
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Tribal Age
Agrarian Age
Scientific/Industrial Age
Information Age
Violent - crude
Organised - stable
Innovation - markets
Globalisation - internet
$3 trillion lost annually due to project underperformance 1
13% engaged, 63% not engaged, 24% actively disengaged (Gallop)
“Many people sense that the current way we run organisations has been stretched to its limits. We are increasingly disillusioned with organisational life” F. Laloux
PM – urgency and opportunity
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1 Prof Rodney Turner et al, Perspectives on Projects (Routledge, 2010)
Large proportion of contractor staff
Inexperienced leadership (esp at board level)
C-level/staff disengagement
Project management not strategically developed
Inadequate systems for PM improvement and learning
Organisations designed for BAU, not projects
Methods obesity
Preoccupation with individual rather team capability
Current State of Projects-Organisations
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Neuroscience – for leadership
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The brain’s primary function is to keep us safe
People’s brains have developed the need to be in good relationships
The brain operates efficiently by making patterns/maps
We are much less rational than we think
The Teal Organisations – living entity
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New Age
Laloux F., Reinventing Organizations, Nelson Parker, 2014
Self-organising teams
No management authority
No job titles – fluid roles – no competition
Radically simplified PM – no project managers
Peer-based performance appraisal
INDIVIDUAL HUMAN ENTERPRISE
INITIATIVES ORANISATION DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT MULTI-DISCIPLINE ENGAGEMENT
COMMAND & CONTROL SELF-MANAGED TEAMS
PROCESS PRINCIPLES
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP (brain tuned)
The PM Shift – fresh perspectives, beyond PM
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Over 90% of defects belong to the system, not the individual (Dr W. Edward Deming)
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Building Enterprises for People
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P3M Performance – a leadership issue
“Outside-In” Project Management
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Project-aligned BUSINESS MODEL
PM CODE OF PRACTICE
AGILE TEAM COACHING
SPECIALISED LEADERSHIP COACHING
Initiate a PM Shift in your organisation
Adopt an Organisational Project Management approach
Put down PM manuals – engage with new thinking and science
Start with Leadership
Conclusion
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