Project Management Part Three
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Executing and TrackingExecuting and TrackingProject Management
Part Three
Executing the PlanExecuting the Plan
Host a Kick-Off Event◦Motivates◦Excites◦Bonds◦Focuses
Authorizes team, workgroups, committees to begin work.
Set the schedule, set the paceSet the schedule, set the pace
As Project Manager, you have a lot of influence over the pace of the project.
Set an example by staying active, busy, engaged.
Tracking progressTracking progress
Regular status meetings ◦Full group meetings◦Workgroup meetings◦Alternate the two?
Refer to your timelineUse “To Do” lists
Monitoring ActivitiesMonitoring Activities
Monitor sequence completionAdjust timelineAdjust budgetReallocate duties
Communication TechniquesCommunication Techniques
Insure regular communication
Have individual workgroups assign communication and documentation tasks to specific members who are charged with having regular contact with you to report on progress.
Make sure administration and the rest of the Library is aware of the project status
Everyone on the same page?Everyone on the same page?
Use 2.0 Technologies!Use 2.0 Technologies!
Google Docs, Google CalendarGoogle Docs, Google Calendar
Managing People and TasksManaging People and Tasks
Balance your style with style of team members
Recognize your own strengths and weaknesses
Enlist help if you need it
Managerial Pitfall #1Managerial Pitfall #1
Managerial Pitfall #2Managerial Pitfall #2
Managerial Pitfall #3Managerial Pitfall #3
Managerial Pitfall #4Managerial Pitfall #4