This document provides an overview of project management for those new to the topic. It discusses that project management is about leadership and navigating various stakeholder perspectives to meet goals on time and budget. The author emphasizes understanding requirements, managing risks, communicating expectations, and learning from mistakes. Resources like software and books are recommended to help readers develop their project management skills.
2. Introduction
10 Years in Association Management
Strong involvement within industry
Self-made Project Manager
Lead numerous projects
AMS Selection/Implementation
Website Redesign
Strategic Planning
Etc.
3.
4. Project Management Means to Me:
Project Management is the new term
for Leader
Ability to look at various items available
Systematically identify and navigate the
process
Being organized and flexible
Diligent and calm
6. Questions You May Be Asking Yourself?
What is Project Management actually?
How can a Project Management process help me?
How can I build buy in with other staff?
How can I get started?
How do I not make it so time intensive?
10. Project Requirements
Understand the requirements of the project
Purpose
End Outcome Desired
Stakeholders (Internal and External)
Budget
Deadline
Ensure you know what is needed for this project
Various stakeholders have different view points
This means something different to everyone
Focus with the end in mind first then how to get there
15. Learning from Mistakes
Best place to learn
About how you manage
Where you can improve your
process
No project manager gets it right
100%
Take ownership when mistakes
occur.
16. Becoming a Project Management Jedi
Master
1. Foster Good Relations
2. Inspire
3. Anticipate Needs
4. Be Driven
5. Anticipate Problems
6. Minimize Meetings
7. Delegate Firmly
8. Goes with a Plan
9. Focus on Solutions
10. Don’t Complain
17. Journey to Project Management Jedi
Master
Start with defining the purpose and end solution
Figure out what you want and need to track
Identify stakeholders
Be flexible
Don’t overcomplicate the process
18. Other Resources
Project Management Session this afternoon
Project Management Institute
Various Tool:
Excel
Software (Basecamp, Microsoft Project, etc.)
Apps (Trello, Asana, etc.)
Do what works best for you!
19. Final Thoughts
“The P in PM is as much about ‘people management’ as it is about
‘project management.’”
- Cornelius Fichtner
“Trying to manage a project without project management is like
trying to play a football game without a game plan.”
- K. Tate
20. Trevor S. Mitchell, CAE
Director of Membership & Strategy
American Mensa
trevormitchellcae@gmail.com
@trevm22
www.trevormitchellcae.com