brilliant leader

THE 6 ROOT CAUSES OF PROJECT DERAILMENT AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM - APRIL 30, 2009

Speaker: Paul Plotczyk
Date: April 30, 2009: NEHRA Breakfast Session, Waltham MA
Registration: NEHRA will be accepting registrations for this event starting March 15, 2009 at www.nehra.org. 

Overview
Rarely is the lack of good people or hard work the cause of unsatisfactory project execution. So why do nearly 30-40% of projects fall short of profit goals or potential? What is the cost of poorly managed projects? How do you manage successful projects? How do you get real "buy-in" (endorsement) from key stakeholders?

In this workshop we will address all of those questions and explore the top 6 reasons projects get derailed and the best practices that are key to getting projects on track and keeping them there.

What attendees will learn: 

  • Why Projects Go Wrong
  • Top 6 Reasons for Project Derailment & their Hidden Costs
  • The Cost of Poor Project Execution
  • 7 Phases of Effective Project Execution
  • The Top 6 Work Planning Tools
  • Getting it Right from the Start - How to Apply Project Management Best Practices to Your Projects

Tools and Resources to Be Provided to Attendees

  • 7-Phase Activity Outline and Outcomes
  • Sample Stakeholder Mapping Tool
  • A Model for Achieving Project Endorsement
  • Team Charter Samples
  • Project Kick-Off Check Sheet
  • Project Team Effectiveness Survey Sample

Biographical Sketch

Paul Plotczyk is the President of Work Systems Affiliates International Inc. (WSA), and has over 25 years experience helping companies improve their project management systems and processes. He is currently working with various project teams charged with developing the renovation plan for the Tappen Zee Bridge (NYC).

Paul has co-developed and delivered a widely known and popular professional workshop on The Fundamentals of Project Managementand co-authored the publication Best Practices in ExecutingProjects. Additionally, he has taught and lectured on a variety of organization and business management topics at universities and professional conferences both in the United States and Europe.He is a dynamic and engaging speaker who consistently receives high marks as a presenter and facilitator.