Putting Joy and Discovery back into Project Management
The purpose of this blog post is to discuss how using the MPM model can begin putting the joy and discovery back into project management.
The Manager Project Mastery (MPM) model shows a view of all Project items or pieces essential to delivering a successful project and also how to successfully manage a project on a daily and weekly basis using particular tools at each stage that draw on the knowledge within each of the pieces.
3 Steps for an Urgent Project Reboot
The purpose of this blog post is to cover how to do three quick re-boot steps to rescue a project or help a manager who is managing a project that feels out of control and needs to get it back on track.
Start with the project pieces that are in the PLAN domain then move to OVERSEE and then to LEAD.
3 Key Ideas to Managing Duration versus Effort in Your Project
The purpose of this blog post is to cover how to use 3 simple key ideas to managing the difference between Duration and Effort.
Estimating tasks for the Schedule is under the PLAN domain and in the Timing segment in the Project Management MPM model.
1 Way to Get Tasks Completed on Time for Your Project
The purpose of this article is to present how to ensure your plan is given priority amongst those who are assigned tasks so that your deliverables are finished when expected and your project is completed on time.
Creating and managing the plan is under the PLAN domain and within the Map segment in the Project Management MPM model.
A Simple Framework for Testing for Your Project Deliverables
The purpose of this blog post is to describe a simple framework to follow for testing to ensure outcome acceptance and project success.
Testing or quality evaluation is a project piece in the OVERSEE domain and within the Outcomes segment in the Project Management MPM model.
Use 2 Criteria to Create Objectives That Work for You
The purpose of this article is to explain the importance of measurable objectives to your project’s success.
Objectives are project pieces under the OVERSEE domain and the Outcomes segment in the MPM model.
How to OVERSEE your Project’s Outcomes and Financials to Deliver the best Results
The purpose of this blog post is to cover the OVERSEE domain of the MPM model, which is about managing outcomes and financials.
The OVERSEE domain is one of three domains that contains all of the project pieces that answer the questions you need to answer when starting a project, they just come in different forms: why, who, what, how much, where, and when?
3 Rules to Your Most Effective Project Deliverables
This article covers how to create your most effective project deliverables to ensure your project is considered successful.
Deliverables are covered in the OVERSEE domain under the Outcomes segment in the MPM model.
How to Work with the 3 Types of Stakeholders on Your Project
The purpose of this article is to cover important considerations when working with different types of stakeholders to engage with them most effectively for your project’s success.
Stakeholders is one of the project pieces under the People segment within the LEAD domain in the MPM model.
3 Types of Stakeholders Important to Project Management Success
The purpose of this article is to cover the different types of stakeholders that are important for your project’s success.
Stakeholders is one of the project pieces under the People segment within the LEAD domain in the MPM model.
1 Story About a Steering Meeting Self-Invite on a Project
The purpose of this blog is to relate a story to provide some insights that might help you in creating and managing your steering committee and stakeholder participation.
The Steering Committee is covered under the project pieces of Roles, Organization, Stakeholders, and Communications which are all under the People segment within the LEAD domain in the MPM model.
1 Story about a Steering Committee Merry-Go-Round for a Project
The purpose of this blog is to relate a story to provide some insights that might help you in creating and managing your steering committee and stakeholder participation.
The Steering Committee is covered under the project pieces of Roles, Organization, Stakeholders, and Communications under the People segment which is in the LEAD domain of the MPM model.
How to LEAD your Project's Purpose and People for the Best Outcomes
The purpose of this blog post is to provide an overview of the LEAD domain of the MPM model which includes the Motive and People segments.
LEAD includes the project pieces necessary to lead the project to achieve a specific purpose and ensure it is always moving in that direction; and it also includes leading the people involved with helping to achieve that purpose.
4 Steps to Clarify the Roles Decision Structure for Your Project
The purpose of this blog is to define the steps to take when clarifying the roles decision structure for your project. In other words, how are decisions made? Roles are covered under the LEAD part under People in the MPM model.
5 Fundamentals to Risk Scoring for Your Project
The purpose of this blog post is to cover how to do risk scoring, which is creating a numerical rating for risks.
Risks are under the LEAD domain and the Motive segment in the MPM model.
1 Huge Reason to Communicate Your Plan
The purpose of this blog article is to cover why it is important to your project to communicate your plan.
Communication is in the LEAD domain, under the People segment in the Project Management MPM model.
4 Important Considerations When Managing Project Risks
The purpose of this article is to cover managing risks that occur when running the project and how to ensure they are understood managed and their mitigation supported.
Risks are covered under the LEAD domain and within Motive in the MPM model.
4 Critical Things to Know About Assumptions
The purpose of this article is to understand key aspects of managing assumptions.
Assumptions are project pieces covered when building the charter in Step 1, INITIATE and RATIONALIZE, but are under the LEAD domain and Motive segment in the MPM model.
1 Critical Step to get That Document Done for Your Project
The purpose of this article is to discuss tips on how to get past writers block and get started on that critical project management communication or document that is due.
Communication is a project piece under the People segment which is in the LEAD domain in the Project Management MPM model.
4 Strategies to Create an Exciting Environment for Your Project
The purpose of this article is to cover strategies you can use right now to create an exciting, charged environment that inspires the team.
Team communications is a Communications piece under the LEAD domain and People segment in the MPM model.