Thanks everyone who attended this PMIWDC lunch meeting. Feel free to favorite this if you like it. Why are some project leaders more successful compared to others obtaining exceptional project results? This discussion will share nine insights to help you become an exceptional project leader. About Hector Del Castillo: I have over 15 years of experience transforming products to wealth for technology-based companies. I help strengthen product portfolios, guide high performing cross-functional teams, and create new revenue streams within product-driven organizations. As a consultant, trainer and coach, I help executives, senior managers and entrepreneurs transform ideas into a great business. Coaching Appointment Looking to become an exceptional project leader? Let me know how I can help deal with some of the project challenges you are facing. Ask me about a free coaching session to help you achieve exceptional project results. Contact me via LinkedIn here: http://link.in/hdelcastillo. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Hector Del Castillo Connect: http://link.in/hdelcastillo Follow @hmdelcastillo

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Project
Success
Inspire
Goals
Lead
Teach
Vision
Mentor

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1. Inspire a shared vision
Project
Success
Inspire
Goals
Lead
Teach
Vision
Mentor

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Communicate a clear direction

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Set SMART objectives
Specific
Measurable
Actionable
Realistic
Timely

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Implement best practices
Best Practice
Knowledge
Skills
Values &
Ethics
Process &
Tools

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2. Overcome hurdles

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Eliminate silos

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Persevere in difficult situations

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Learn to fail forward
Fail
Forward
State your
assumptions
Learn from
mistakes
Test your
assumptions
Pivot when
needed

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3. Improve team performance

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Identify key resources

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Focus on team shared values

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Implement success metrics

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4. Understand business strategy

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Focus on value creation

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Understand customers

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5. Keep grace under pressure

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Maintain a balance

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6. Know when to adapt

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7. Build competence

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Always Be Learning

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Provide guidance

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Share your knowledge

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8. Encourage collaboration

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Foster team work

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Delegate tasks

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9. Keep teams engaged

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Cultivate the right work environment

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Improve structure and systems
Source: McKinsey 7S Framework

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Key Takeaways
• Inspire a shared vision1
• Overcome hurdles2
• Improve team performance3
• Understand business strategy4
• Keep grace under pressure5
• Know when to adapt6
• Build competence7
• Encourage collaboration8
• Keep teams engaged9

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For Further Reading
• “Four Must Have Traits for Project Managers, “ PMI, 10 August
2010
• “The Top 12 Qualities of a Successful Project Manager,”
ProjectMinder, 15 May 2012
• “Top 10 Characteristics of Great Project Managers,” David C.
Baker

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Free Coaching Session
• First ten PMIWDC members to submit
information via email
• Must include name, title, company name,
email address, phone number
• Include a brief description of the problem or
challenge you are experiencing
Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1gBFdaD.

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Hector Del Castillo
• Senior consultant with over 15 years of experience transforming
products to wealth for technology companies
• AIPMM Body of Knowledge (ProdBOK®) Contributor
• Established companies
– Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lucent Technologies, MEI Technologies
• Small companies and startups
– Nextone Communications, Smith Micro Software
• Launched 30+ Products for global deployment
– HW/SW, Telecom, Enterprise Mobility, Information Security
Services, Professional Development
• Certified PMP®, CPM® and CPMM®
• University of California at Santa Barbara, MS EE
• University of Texas at El Paso, MS EE, BS EE
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Hector Del Castillo, PMP, CPM, CPMM
Transforming products to wealth for technology companies.TM
Product Innovation Consultant
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@hmdelcastillo
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