2. Been On a Project Team Where…
▪ Roles Not Defined
▪ LackedTrust withTeam
▪ LackedTrust with Project Leader
▪ Fearful of Stakeholders
▪ Uncontrolled Changes
▪ Process:Too Much orToo Little
3. Project Failed Because…
▪ “Pet” Project
▪ Didn’t AlignWith Strategy
▪ Key People Didn’t Know About the Project
▪ Poorly Definition of “Done”
▪ Project Leader Unable to Lead
4. “The Project Environment we are working
in has been lacking key elements, which
greatly hindered our success and led to the
project’s ultimate failure.”
-January 2009
8. Project Environment Evolutionary Process
• Trust at All
Levels
• BusinessValue
• Strategic
Alignment
• Initial State
of Disorder
Chaos Clarity
Fruitful
Relationships
Results
9. Successful Project Environment
Centered Around Four Principals
1. BeginWith the End in Mind
2. Stakeholder Engagement
3. ProjectTeam Dynamics
4. Good Processes
18. Communicate Early, Build Rapport
Engage Key Stakeholders Early
Develop “Evergreen” Relationships
Goal is to BUILDTRUST WITH and
AMONST Stakeholders!!
21. Team Dynamics
Building a ProjectTeam Starts Before the ProjectWork
Begins
Ask a few questions to get started:
• What roles are required?
• What tools do we need?
• Are there any gaps in roles and tools?
• How do we fill those gaps?
• Do I have the ability to properly manage this team?
23. Team Dynamics
▪ Short Emails
▪ 3 Email Rule
▪ Risks: if you think it’s a risk, bring it
up ASAP!
▪ Issues: Recommendations & Ideas
▪ No work outside change control
process...ever
▪ Meetings: start/end on time with
agendas
▪ Always Communicate…Always!
Team Rules
24. Team Dynamics
The goal is to build trust with and amongst
your team members
Creating a ProjectTeam “Culture of Success”
• Encourage continuous improvement
• Open & honest communication
• Listen for opportunities
• Give permission for “Healthy Conflict”
25. Team Dynamics
CONFLICT – It’s Not All Bad
It’s a Growth Industry
Professional Conflict:
• Related to project work
• Usually handled with a
professional discussion
• Bring in a 3rd party
Personal Conflict:
• Two or more people don’t like
each other
• Handled quickly
• Requires a frank and direct
“adult” conversation
• Removal
33. Remote Team Management
Over Communicate
Schedule Regular Check-ins
Beware of “Cliques”
Focus on Outcomes
Social Interactions
Flexibility
Empathy
34. Successful Project Environment
Centered Around Four Principals
1. BeginWith the End in Mind
2. Stakeholder Engagement
3. ProjectTeam Dynamics
4. Good Processes
35. THANK YOU!! And Contact Information
▪ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-orloske-mpm-pmp-
csm-cm/
▪ Email: btgconsultllc@gmail.com