HRDQ PowerPoint Presentation

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Presented by John W. Wilkinson, EdD, CPCM,
Fellow National Contract Management
Association Education Certification Program
Manager May 10, 2007
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LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this workshop, you should be
able to
Determine your current strengths and areas of
improvement.
Understand five skills for enabling project team
members to complete project work effectively.
Apply the Project Leadership Skills to each
phaseof a typical project.
Develop action steps for leading projects using
the Project Leadership Skills.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENTVS.PROJECT LEADERSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The means (e.g., tools, techniques, methods, and
knowledge) to accomplish the goal effectively
within the agreed upon time frame.
PROJECT LEADERSHIP
The process of influencing project members to
accomplish the goal effectively within the agreed
upon time frame.
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COMPLETING THE PROJECT LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT
Describe a current project and one people
issue. - See page 1
On the Response Form, circle the choice that best
describes your response to the statement.
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SCORING THE PROJECTLEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT
Separate the Response Form from the Scoring Form.
Add the points circled in each column.(Five
scores are obtained.)
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THEPROJECT LIFE CYCLE
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PROJECT LEADERSHIPSKILLS
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ENCOURAGE OPEN COMMUNICATION
Creating an environment in which individuals
share thoughts, feelings, and information openly.
Important to maintaining effective two-way
interaction and building strong, trusting
relationships.
BEHAVIORS INCLUDE
Question and listen actively
Share relevant information/data
Encourage trust through disclosure
Demonstrate empathy
Build esteem
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INSPIRE APOSITIVE OUTLOOK
Promoting excitement and enthusiasm for the
project among project members.
Important to sustaining commitment to the project
and boosting morale.
BEHAVIORS INCLUDE
Rally team members confidence and commitment
Boost morale
Provide rewards
Support the team and its efforts
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INFLUENCEEFFECTIVELY
Persuading individuals/groups to help with
project-related goals.
Important to helping the team move forward and
demonstrating the need for positive, constructive
relationships with individuals at all levels.
BEHAVIORS INCLUDE
Develop a reputation as a skilled project leader
Establish meaningful relationships
Identify individuals who can provide resources
and assistance
Build support for preferred alternatives
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MANAGECONFLICT
Interacting effectively with others to reduce
tension or solve problems.
Important to maintaining positive working
relationships and keeping creative,
problem-solving juices flowing.
BEHAVIORS INCLUDE
Initiate action (identify issues, calm emotions,
handle tension)
Keep discussions issue-oriented
Encourage development of each others ideas
Facilitate agreement
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DEVELOPTHE TEAM
Building an energetic, goal-oriented team that is
focused on achieving quality results.
Important to creating a cohesive integrated team.
BEHAVIORS INCLUDE
Help the team to define its mission, vision, and
objectives
Clarify roles and responsibilities
Determine effective operating processes
Focus attention on outcomes
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CHARTINGYOUR SCORES
Turn to the Project Leadership Profileon page 5.
Place a on your score for each skill.
Connect the fivepoints with a solidline.
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COMPARING FEEDBACK SCORES
Score each Feedback Form.
Complete the Feedback Ratings Chart on page 6.
Use the groups as found on slide 17.
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CHARTINGFEEDBACK SCORES
Place a on the Average feedbackscore for
each skill.
Connect the five points with a dotted line.
Provide a brief individual analysis.
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Deliverables

• All are due by COB May 24, 2007
• Complete the response form
• Group compile average rating, page 5
• Individual plot graph, provide analysis
• Group exercise all Qs on pages 19 21
• Individual exercise all Qs on pages 22 26
• Online course feedback
• Groups are displayed on slide 17

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Group Activity InstructionsA Case In Point

• Directions
• Pages 19 21, read each scenario
• Respond to the questions in small groups
• Group 1 Williamson, Glenn, Keeble, Hand, Lingo,
  Janovec, Mitchell
• Group 2 Waugh, Allen, Ross, Carroll, Snell,
  Copp
• Group 3 Kane, Hackett, Langan, Hope-Williams,
  McLeod, Judy
• Group 4 Parrish, Benenato, Scotland, Cook,
  Turfler, Ericson
• Group 5 Go, Klemmensen, Hill, Lovato,
  Jovanovic, Nosser
• Group 6 Barrett, San, Chau, Thomas, Daniel,
  White
• Team leader
• Coordinate and lead meeting(s) via email and/or
  telecon
• Compile response and submit for the group

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THANKYOU! Whats next? Comprehensive
Leader May 24, 2007 Start Noon Eastern