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Project Management Best PracticesGinnie Mae

2015 Project Management DayNovember 5, 2015

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Learning ObjectivesThe Basics – a RefresherProject Management – Beyond

TheoryKeys to SuccessFocus Areas for Success

Real World Applications of Project Management Principles

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Project Management:The Basics

Successful projects have strong foundations. Strong foundations are built on core project management

principles.

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What is a ProjectA defined and sponsored project scopeA roadmap for deliverablesDocumented roles and responsibilitiesA common language for communication

relative to project phases, tracking and reporting

Processes to enable communication, accomplish the work, facilitate issue resolution and risk mitigation

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PM Methodologies Adaptive Agile Crystal Dynamic Systems

Development Model Extreme Programming Feature Driven

Development Joint Application

Development

Lean Development PRINCE2 Rapid Application

Development Rational Unified Process Scrum Spiral SDLC Waterfall

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Waterfall vs. AgileValueOrganization StructureScope ChangeResource Skillset

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Project Management:Beyond Theory

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Keys to SuccessRealistic scheduleEffective resource allocationHonest communicationSimple approaches to complex

problemsWell managed change

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Managing ChangePROJECT MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE

Initiate Plan Execute Monitor & Control Close

CHANGE MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLEPrepare Manage Reinforce

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Keys to Success OutcomesQuicker and cheaperMore predictableBetter solution “fit”Resolving problems quickerBetter communications and

management of expectations Improved financial

managementFact based decision making Improved work environment

Value Added Approach to Getting Things Done

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Focus Areas for SuccessSuccessful vendor & scope management Complete understanding of business requirements Good grasp of the impacts to current business

processesWell documented system configuration & design

decisionsComprehensive end-to-end testing of business

processesEffective system knowledge transfer

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Project Management:Real World Applications

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Success Stories Dialogue

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