Filling Potholes on the Critical Path

Filling Potholes on the Critical Path (Tyler Tech)

Lessons Learned in 25 Project Management Years

What are the most important project factors the project manager should keep in focus? When projects get into trouble, what specifically are the causes? Which causes are most serious, damaging and pervasive? What should the project manager do to prevent them and/or fix them?

What are the most important skills the project manager should develop and practice? What is the most important skills set of all for a project manager? Why, and how is it implemented?

This two-hour interactive presentation includes examples and discussions exploring the basic questions about projects, project management and the work of the project manager. It concluded with 10 tips for handling the project management position.

The presentation was delivered to 60 managers of Tyler Technologies, Inc. on November 6, 2010.

Organizations need frequent tune-ups to maintain effective workflow amid change. Jim has long experience – plus creative tools -- to help executives analyze their organizations, then design and implement better ways.

Project Management is the 21st-century model for managing complex, risky innovations to on-time outcomes within budget. Jim Milliken offers workplace-tested designs in customized formats for onsite implementation and classroom training.

Communication is the lifeblood of human organization, in small partnerships and large corporations – and the pipeline to their markets. Jim provides practical approaches to all the oral and written forms.

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