david offenkrantz presents employing pm as a critical decision making tool 15 oct 14
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David Offenkrantz presents Employing PM as a Critical Decision Making Tool 15 Oct 14 PM Reston luncheon, Mon Ami GabiTRANSCRIPT
PMIWDC Reston Luncheon Meeting, 10/15/2014David A Offenkrantz, MBA, PMP
Employing PM as a Critical Decision-Making Process and Tool
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A Critical Decision-Making Process
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Enables us to make high-quality decisions, even with limited information, in uncertain times and under pressure
Understand the Business Drivers
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How does your project fit into “Big Picture”
Understand the Business Drivers
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Pay attention to the politics of the project
Management Planning & Reporting
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Spend time planning, to understand:• impacts, • dependencies, • resource allocations• risks (quantitative vs.
qualitative)
Utilize “dashboard” techniques for reporting and analysis
Management Planning & Reporting
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Practical Application
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Two Useful Tips:1. Don’t be afraid to ask questions2. Communicate
• Communicate again• Who else needs to know?
Practical Application
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Recognize EVERY change has one or multiple trade-offs.
“There is no such thing as a free lunch”
Practical Application
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Everything (almost) is negotiable– Practice the art of
the possible– Separate “must-
haves” from “nice-to-haves”
Benefits
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Work with your team so everyone contributes their best –willingly!
Questions & Contact Information
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