PMP in the Real World Scott Bailey, MBA, PMP, SSGB
PMP in the Real World Webinar purpose To understand the relevance of the PMI PMP certification and its influence on the success or failure of projects To understand common justifications for and against obtaining a PMP certification. To understand the importance of considering and applying tools and techniques from ALL knowledge areas for ALL projects
PMP in the Real World About the PMP Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Governed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) The PMP is the gold standard of project management certification. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PMP validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams. Source: http://www.pmi.org/certification/project-management-professional-pmp.aspx PMBOK Project Management Body of Knowledge
Reality Check What is everyone saying? Drive Change Social/Behavior Cut Complexity Innovate Partnering PM Everywhere Be a Versitilist Avoid the Zombie PMO Increased complexity and increased pace of change are the new norms.
Integration Management Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring & Controlling Develop Project Charter Develop Project Management Plan Direct and Manage Project Work Monitor and Control Project Work Perform Integrated Change Control Closing Close Project or Phase Scope Management Time Management Plan Scope Management Collect Requirements Define Scope Create WBS Plan Schedule Management Define Activities Sequence Activities Estimate Activity Resources Estimate Activity Durations Develop Schedule Validate Scope Control Scope Control Schedule Cost Management Plan Cost Management Estimate Costs Determine Budget Control Costs Quality Management Plan Quality Management Perform Quality Assurance Control Quality Human Resource Management Plan Human Resource Management Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team Communications Management Plan Communications Management Manage Communications Control Communications Risk Management Plan Risk Management Identify Risks Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Plan Risk Response Control Risks Procurement Management Stakeholder Management Plan Procurement Management Conduct Procurements Control Procurements Close Procurements Identify Stakeholders Plan Stakeholder Management Manage Stakeholder Engagement Control Stakeholder Engagement
Which of the following business objectives will IT most need to support in 2015? Rank 1 Improving existing IT applications and infrastructure 2 Improving efficiency 3 Increasing growth (revenue, profits) 4 Reducing costs 5 Delivering operational results 6 Implementing new IT applications and infrastructure 7 Improving business processes 8 Creating new products and services 9 Attracting and retaining new customers 10 Attracting, developing and retaining talent Source: Teksystems Annual IT Forecast 2015
1 Improving existing IT applications and infrastructure Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Integration Management Project Charter, Project Management Plan Scope Management As-is / To-be Analysis
2 Improving efficiency Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Quality Management Quality Assurance - Work performance data, process analysis, process improvement, quality metrics, quality audits
3&4 Increasing growth (revenue, profits) & Reducing Cost Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Schedule Management Network Diagram, Critical Path Cost Management Earned Value Forecasting
5 Delivering operational results Knowledge Areas that help with this initiative: Scope Management Business Analysis, As-is / To-be Stakeholder Management Stakeholder register + interviews = Buy-in + Req. Validation Risk Management Risk register + Issue Management = Happy Business Ops
6 Implementing new IT applications and infrastructure Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Integration Management Project Management Plan, Direct and Manage Project Work
7 Improving business processes Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Scope Management: Business Analysis, As-is / To-be, Six Sigma, Process Improvement
8 Creating new products and services Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Scope Management As-is / To-be Analysis As-is may be a manual process with very little automation Human Resource Management Acquire, Develop and Manage Project Team
9 Attracting and retaining new customers Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Integration Management Project Charter, Business Case Scope Management As-is / To-be Analysis, Marketing Data, Surveys
10 Attracting, developing and retaining talent Knowledge areas that help with this initiative: Human Resource Management Acquire, Develop and Manage Project Team
PMP in the Real World Becoming the facilitator The PMP knowledge areas help project managers by Providing a checklist of tasks o An empty field on a template means I have more work to do. Providing guidance for issue resolution o Which hammer should I use? Outlining the role of a project manager o Can you act as the facilitator and not the decision maker?
PMP in the Real World Becoming an independent thinker Issues arise when a Project Manager Considers themselves to be the final decision maker o Poor team morale, constant battles, stalled progress Allows emotions to govern the project o Data driven initiatives vs pet projects Plays the blame game o Pointing fingers at other team members and process owners Buys-in to a solution idea o Are you easily sold?
PMP in the Real World Becoming a holistic thinker What happens when a Project Manager Strategically manages ALL stakeholders effectively? o Stakeholder Mgt. Plan = Buy-in, trust, accountability Accounts for ALL affected systems and processes? o Scope Baseline = Realistic expectations, organized tasks Manages ALL resources such as funding and personnel without going over budget? o Cost Baseline = Happy sponsor(s)
PMP in the Real World Scott Bailey, MBA, PMP, SSGB baileys@byui.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbaileymbapmp