CAREER DEV | 120 VC The Science of Planning a Project that #GSD
- Why do we need to define the project and create a plan?
- Won’t we finish sooner if we just start the work?
- The plan says the project will take eight months … Why is it going to take so long?
- Why do we need to complete those ten tasks to get the project done?
If you find yourself tongue-tied, talking in circles, and unable to answer these questions, it’s time to stop and master the Science of Planning a Project that Gets Sh*t Done.
These questions are generally received defensively by Project Leaders. It’s easy to feel like the person asking the question is questioning our judgment or expertise. Our minds quickly respond with thoughts like … Who are you to question how I do my job? I’m the Project Leadership Professional!
Ironically, learning starts with a question … People generally ask questions because they need an answer. More often than not, our stakeholders are asking “why” with all sincerity. They don’t understand “why,” and they hope that you, the Project Leadership Professional, can enlighten them. Why are they seeking enlightenment? Because people don’t like to do work when they don’t understand “why” they are doing it.
Moreover, the “why” is synonymous with the benefits or value that needs to be created by the work. It’s impossible to achieve the “benefits” if people aren’t clear on the “why.”
If you are a Project, Program, Portfolio, Product, Scrum Master, Organizational Change Manager, Operations, or HR Manager, you were hired to achieve transformational results and enable the team to get sh*t done. You were essentially hired to change things. 100% of this presentation is about putting the how-to techniques used at 120VC in your hands.
Learning Outcomes & Objectives:
- Define and scope a project that enables you to “Communicate to Lead!”
- Learn how to use Assumptions, Risk, and Constraints to eliminate all avoidable blockers.
- How to build a defensible Workplan that positions you as a leader as opposed to a “note-taker.”
About the Instructor
From the start of his career spent jumping out of helicopters in the United States Navy, J. Scott has a long history of leadership, servanthood, and bearing witness to the transformative power of getting s*t done. Since starting 120VC he's personally overseen the global transformational efforts within organizations such as DirecTV, Trader Joe's, Blizzard Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Mattel, and others. His team's unique, irreverent approach to change has generated breakthrough results and created meaningful jobs. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, J. Scott is a devoted husband and father and author of "It's Never Just Business: It's About People," and "The Irreverent Guide to Project Management," both available on Amazon.com.
PDUs
1.5 PDUs in Power Skills Category
Price
- $20, with discount code. PMI Los Angeles Members, please login to see the PMI-LA Member Exclusive Discounts webpage for the discount code
- $40 Non-Members
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