Mark Reed
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Mark Reed Quick Facts
Project Manager expert and Executive Consultant, Mark Reed, President of Mark Reed Project Management, Inc. has brought his unique "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" methodology from his ProSess International training division, to companies in 45 countries. Mark’s dynamic style, humor and extensive 20+ years experience in project management execution and training provides companies with a strong practical approach and innovative techniques for delivering over-the-top results.
Mark Reed’s …By The Numbers program is a lifesaver for struggling project managers and their frustrated CEOS. His innovative techniques and fast-pasted, value-rich seminars have guided his clients through the difficult stages of objective definition and project planning to achieve timely and cost-effective programs and satisfied customers worldwide.
His many talents have grown from two decades of practical performance, strong organizational capabilities, business analysis and customer interface within the information technology and telecommunications industry.
Mark has successfully planned and executed multi-million dollar projects. His knowledge and skills in finance, resource management, customer interface and negotiations have been essential factors for the prolific demand for his services by ProSess International clients. Clients include Blue Cross, Shell Oil, Grant Thornton, Harrah’s Entertainment and Dupont Pharmaceuticals. He is also on the faculty of the American Management Association and is consistently rated one of the top instructors in this prestigious organization.
ProSess International’s two day customized seminar will enable companies to meet project time, budget and objective goals in a competitive, changing global environment. Consultant /Trainer Mark Reed is also available for private consulting.
For a free newsletter packed with Project Management tips or more information, visit http://www.bythenumbers.com or contact their headquarters at 206-251-9910.
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“How can I have the Responsibility without the Authority?”
By far, the questio I am most often asked during "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" has always been, "How can I get my project team to actually accomplish their tasks on time, if even at all?" After a short discussion, the question translates to, "I don't have the authority to delegate, but I am responsible for their work, both the quality and the timeliness." Most of the time our project team is assigned to us from top management without our say in the matter.
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Business vs. Project Management Process
All attendees of "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" know that every project is a project within another project(!). In other words, every project we manage is a part of another bigger project. So, what is the difference between a business process and a project management process? Let's begin the answer with an example . . . The CEO of the organization believes the project is to bring a new product to market. Let us call the product the Wireless Internet Waffle Iron (WiWi). The CEO knows he/she has a process to get the WiWi though his company.
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Take Control of your Project with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility - Part 1
Last month we discussed the difference between a "Business" Lifecycle and a "Project Management" lifecycle and working with the theory that every project is a project within another project; the only project we are responsible and accountable for is our assigned piece of the bigger project. This piece/project is now your number one priority. From "Project Management . . .
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Take Control of your Project with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility - Part 2
Last month we began discussing the tasks associated with "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Phase One - Concept and Feasibility: • Project Customer Definition • Functional Team Review • Kick-off Meeting • Communication Plan • Objective Definition This month we will begin where we left off and complete the Phase One tasks with: • Project Definition Document • Project Management Plan • Project Team Time and Cost Estimates +/- 50% • Agreement to Proceed with Project Customer Project Definition Document and/or Project Management Plan
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Time to Detail Your Project Planning with Phase Two - Organization and Schedule
Let's begin todays discussion of how to propagate project success with a quick review of the Four Phases of "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Project Management Lifecycle; which are: Phase One - Concept and Feasibilityr Phase Two - Organization and Scheduler Phase Three - Execution Phase Four - Review/Audit
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Who is my Project Customer?
Wahoo(!) - You got the project! Congratulations are in order, but after the immediate euphoria, reality soon rears it's sometimes ugly head: * Time and cost of your project have been dictated for strategic reasons. * The objectives seem subjective and you are not sure what they truly mean. * The objectives seem subjective and you are not sure what they truly mean.
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Finally . . . Let’s Execute the Project!
We began our "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Project Management Lifecycle with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility where we secured agreement with our Project Customer on the definition of the project's objectives and a high level time and cost against those objectives. Then we finished our detailed planning of the project with Phase Two - Organization/Schedule where we created our Work Breakdown Structure and Critical Path Analysis to get all stakeholder buy-in to the executable tasks.
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How did we do? Time to Review and Audit the Project Management
We started our Project Management Lifecycle with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility where we did our homework and we secured agreement with our Project Customer. Next came Phase Two - Organization/Schedule where we created our Work Breakdown Structure and Critical Path Analysis to get all of our stakeholders to buy-in to the upcoming executable tasks.
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ProSess International
1545 Sunset Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116 USA
206-251-9910