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In this piece, Leigh talks about how to tailor your presentations for C-suite level executives. Presentations to executives can be very different than presenting project information to peers. If the executives stray from what you’ve rehearsed, be ready to go with it. MORE
Too late, you have missed the moment since your clients and executive’s attention span is reducing rapidly! Enjoy the interactivity of cloud-based data visualization tools like Pincello and build, update and share project visuals directly from your browser to impress clients and executives. MORE
To that end the author offers some focused workshops, keynote presentations and insightful supporting education to help organisations achieve the success in strategic change that they desire, and to help C-level executives understand the challenge and benefit from the opportunity. MORE
The post Vision Without Execution Is Hallucination [Video] appeared first on If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. What tips do you have to help project managers explain the WHY of their projects? MORE
That’s a frightening reality, especially considering less than 1/3 of executives currently believe their organizations effectively execute on strategy. Your organization too can effectively execute on strategy by first starting with strategic plans. MORE
In this episode of SoundNotes, Dennis Stevens, LeadingAgile’s co-founder and Chief Methodologist, and Dave Prior, dig into one of those key concepts: How to design an execution model that can provide feedback which can then be incorporated back into the strategic planning. MORE
The statistics on strategy execution are dismal: 59% of middle managers fail at resolving conflicts in corporate strategy. Granted, the data show there is a dearth of leadership in middle management, but executive tier has a culpable hand. MORE
Well in reality many organizations create an Execution Gap where there are silos of information all over the place. So if we think back to our “Execution Gap” What KeyedIn Projects does is it enables Professional services organisations to wrestle back control. MORE
Join KeyedIn Solutions for 'Executive Visibility', the next instalment of our KeyedIn Spotlight Webinar Series. The key topics covered will be Analytic Dashboards, Status Reporting, Financial Reporting, Capability Management, Deliverables Management and Executive Dashboards. MORE
And, if you previously missed them, you can catch up on parts 1-4 here: Part 1: An Executive Perspective on Changing Work and Resource Dynamics. Part 2: An Executive Perspective on the Role of Work and Resource Management Technology. MORE
And while your odds of success improve if you actually use them, plans are all too often consigned to the rubbish bin during the execution stage of a project. This plan is what helps your business deliver on its potential and execute on strategy. MORE
As an Executive Assistant you want to advance your career. Whether your official title is Executive Assistant, Admin, Personal Assistant or something else, titles are not the most important things. Check out this “Executive Assistant Resume Example and 5 Tips to Writing One.” MORE
Executive Assistant Skills are Beyond Impressive. The executive assistant has a lot to contend with. They are an extension of the executive they support. An EA must constantly stay on their toes and sharpen their executive assistant skills. Executive Schedule Template. MORE
Here’s the good news: an executive summary is short. The pressure of writing an executive summary comes from the fact that everyone will pay attention to it, as it sits at the top of that heap of documents. What Is an Executive Summary? What Goes into an Executive Summary? MORE
Maximize your process improvement efforts and engage teams | View Online Change starts at the top, which is why executive support is a must have if you want to maximize process improvement efforts and engage your teams. But sometimes, getting leadership buy-in is a challenge. Arm yourself with practical skills to obtain a genuine and lasting commitment to change from your leadership team. MORE
The executive’s role in project management is as the project sponsor. The post The Executive’s Role in Project Management appeared first on Gina Abudi. Project Management executives project leadership project sponsorThe project sponsor is a leader, or a group of leaders, who provide the resources and support for a project they launch. The sponsor should ensure a vision for the project and share that vision with the project team. The sponsor should ensure that [.]. MORE
3 Project Management Traps To Guard Against From digital transformation to Elon Musk’s vision to travel to Mars, a lack of vision is no longer the problem for corporate executives. Today, the real problem is execution. In many cases, the execution burden falls on the shoulders of project managers. Unfortunately, many executives are unsure how to manage their projects and project managers effectively. Executives know there is a time and place for conflict. MORE
However, we may discover flaws in our decisions when we execute the decisions. The post How to Actually Make and Execute Better Decisions appeared first on. 2=Planning 3=Execution MORE
Filling Execution Gaps , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Today I have a fantastic book to share with you, Filling Execution Gaps: How Executives and Project Managers Turn Corporate Strategy into Successful Projects , by Todd C. Executive sponsorship. MORE
A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week." 2=Planning 3=Execution Project Risk ManagementMost of us have personal and career goals. MORE
Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to take that plan and execute it right. In Review – How to Successfully Execute a Plan. Execute is a verb. Jennifer noted that when you execute something, it means to carry it out, such as a plan or product, as in a work product. MORE
Execution. Provide templates to aid project managers in their execution. Another tip, offer to mentor and support project managers during the execution of their projects. 2=Planning 3=Execution 4=ControlSome Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground. MORE
You have a project, you need Executive support for that project and the Executives want to know what is happening to the investment in change that they have approved through that project, but they are busy. Right Information, Right Time, Right Person and in the Right Way. MORE
Now, let’s get into the first two process areas by examining why it is crucial for your organization to align strategy, financials, and execution. The executive leadership team, including Finance, typically work together to rank investments and create a proposed investment portfolio. MORE
Where could I start—bureaucracy, draconian process, poor executive sponsorship, disengaged leaders? Then the maelstrom started and it went directly to the gap between the executives and projects managers. It was such an innocuous question, "Working on an article; what is the biggest problem you see with project governance at orgs? Can you comment?" Can I comment? Really? That is like cheese to a mouse. MORE
Finding the Best Executive Assistant Conferences to Attend in 2019. As Executive Assistant, you are constantly looking for ways to hone your skills. Attending executive assistant conferences, workshops or retreats is a great way to learn new skills. Executive Secretary LIVE 2019. MORE
Does this story sound familiar? Productivity MORE
I need your help with the research for my new book ‘ How to avoid getting Fired at the ‘C’ Level’ (working title) – looking in depth at the reality of executive level engagement and understanding of the business change that they have ultimate responsibility for, through the project portfolio that they own, for the organisations that they lead. r/Executive_Project_Ownership. MORE
There’s a webinar being held this Tuesday 5th December – 12noon UK time by Strategy Execution (a project management and strategy execution training specialist – they’re part of our training directory). MORE
Want to be a leader? Think you are a leader? Admire someone who is a leader? These three attributes better be in place, and obvious: Be able to recruit the right people. Recognize talent; get the talent fitted to the task, considering not only experience, but temperament and judgment; toughness and stress tolerance. if you make a boo-boo here, have the strength to relieve the untalented. leadership MORE
One of the most common challenges faced by senior executives is a lack of visibility into ongoing and proposed projects. When this happens, projects are in trouble beyond rescue before anyone notices, approved projects may not be aligned with the strategic objectives, and good resources can be way under-or way over-allocated. It doesn’t have to be that way! Read the full article MORE
Leaders of any business know: without superb execution, your strategy is worthless. Many have pondered the mystery of why seemingly great ideas often fail at execution. But there’s actually a fairly simple explanation, and it’s called The Execution Trap. The problem is strategy and execution aren’t separate features of a project; execution is a key component of strategy. By placing attention back on execution, management can reverse the tide. MORE
Convert your executive sponsors and leaders to staunch supporters of your PMO. The leadership perception issue, as we call it, usually comes in two forms: Executive sponsors do not possess top-level visibility. Not in the way leadership might characterize it, but because you’re not spending time developing your own PMs or PMO leaders to communicate well, in the right way, to executive stakeholders and sponsors. MORE
Just the same, your company’s ability to compete depends largely on executives’ ability to get the visibility they need to drive better decisions in the clutch. MORE
Well, in today’s business world, 99% business execution is no longer good enough. Here’s how you can use the same techniques used by the Thunderbirds, and taught by Afterburner to elite corporate teams to achieve incredibly ambitious standards of business execution : Define “Impeccable”. MORE
We’ve put together this list to help you plan and execute projects like a professional. If you’ve read any of our other blog posts, you know we often get deep into the details of project management. MORE
2=Planning 3=Execution 4=Control Project Risk ManagementThis is a guest article by Elizabeth Harrin from GirlsGuideToPM.com. MORE
On Friday 14th October at 5pm UK time (12pm ET), I’ll be hosting #pmchat for an hour alongside Deanne Earle on Strategy Execution and Portfolio Management. MORE
Executing Related Topics Girl's Guide to PM
MARCH 28, 2019
In this piece, Leigh talks about how to tailor your presentations for C-suite level executives. Presentations to executives can be very different than presenting project information to peers. If the executives stray from what you’ve rehearsed, be ready to go with it.
Musings on Project Management
APRIL 2, 2019
Want to be a leader? Think you are a leader? Admire someone who is a leader? These three attributes better be in place, and obvious: Be able to recruit the right people. Recognize talent; get the talent fitted to the task, considering not only experience, but temperament and judgment; toughness and stress tolerance. if you make a boo-boo here, have the strength to relieve the untalented. leadership
The Lazy Project Manager
AUGUST 10, 2018
Too late, you have missed the moment since your clients and executive’s attention span is reducing rapidly! Enjoy the interactivity of cloud-based data visualization tools like Pincello and build, update and share project visuals directly from your browser to impress clients and executives.
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 1, 2019
Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to take that plan and execute it right. In Review – How to Successfully Execute a Plan. Execute is a verb. Jennifer noted that when you execute something, it means to carry it out, such as a plan or product, as in a work product.
Speaker: Peter Taylor, Speaker/Author, The Lazy Project Manager
Arras People
OCTOBER 14, 2016
On Friday 14th October at 5pm UK time (12pm ET), I’ll be hosting #pmchat for an hour alongside Deanne Earle on Strategy Execution and Portfolio Management.
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ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Here’s the good news: an executive summary is short. The pressure of writing an executive summary comes from the fact that everyone will pay attention to it, as it sits at the top of that heap of documents. What Is an Executive Summary? What Goes into an Executive Summary?
The Lazy Project Manager
MAY 25, 2016
I need your help with the research for my new book ‘ How to avoid getting Fired at the ‘C’ Level’ (working title) – looking in depth at the reality of executive level engagement and understanding of the business change that they have ultimate responsibility for, through the project portfolio that they own, for the organisations that they lead. r/Executive_Project_Ownership.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 2, 2016
However, we may discover flaws in our decisions when we execute the decisions. The post How to Actually Make and Execute Better Decisions appeared first on. 2=Planning 3=Execution
Keyedin
MARCH 8, 2019
Join KeyedIn Solutions for 'Executive Visibility', the next instalment of our KeyedIn Spotlight Webinar Series. The key topics covered will be Analytic Dashboards, Status Reporting, Financial Reporting, Capability Management, Deliverables Management and Executive Dashboards.
Speaker: Sari Harrison, Product Management Instructor, Product School
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The Lazy Project Manager
JULY 20, 2018
You have a project, you need Executive support for that project and the Executives want to know what is happening to the investment in change that they have approved through that project, but they are busy. Right Information, Right Time, Right Person and in the Right Way.
Arras People
DECEMBER 4, 2017
There’s a webinar being held this Tuesday 5th December – 12noon UK time by Strategy Execution (a project management and strategy execution training specialist – they’re part of our training directory).
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 8, 2016
The post Vision Without Execution Is Hallucination [Video] appeared first on If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. What tips do you have to help project managers explain the WHY of their projects?
Brad Egeland
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Maximize your process improvement efforts and engage teams | View Online Change starts at the top, which is why executive support is a must have if you want to maximize process improvement efforts and engage your teams. But sometimes, getting leadership buy-in is a challenge. Arm yourself with practical skills to obtain a genuine and lasting commitment to change from your leadership team.
Speaker: Sunil Parekh, Head of Product Management, SimplyInsured
How to respond to new information and urgent needs while executing a long-term roadmap. Data can be qualitative or quantitative, and comes from multiple sources: customer interviews, product usage & funnel analytics, company financial performance, and internal stakeholders.
Girl's Guide to PM
MAY 3, 2017
Well, in today’s business world, 99% business execution is no longer good enough. Here’s how you can use the same techniques used by the Thunderbirds, and taught by Afterburner to elite corporate teams to achieve incredibly ambitious standards of business execution : Define “Impeccable”.
Troubled and Failing Project
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
The statistics on strategy execution are dismal: 59% of middle managers fail at resolving conflicts in corporate strategy. Granted, the data show there is a dearth of leadership in middle management, but executive tier has a culpable hand.
Gina Abudi PM
JULY 25, 2018
The executive’s role in project management is as the project sponsor. The post The Executive’s Role in Project Management appeared first on Gina Abudi. Project Management executives project leadership project sponsorThe project sponsor is a leader, or a group of leaders, who provide the resources and support for a project they launch. The sponsor should ensure a vision for the project and share that vision with the project team. The sponsor should ensure that [.].
Girl's Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Filling Execution Gaps , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. Today I have a fantastic book to share with you, Filling Execution Gaps: How Executives and Project Managers Turn Corporate Strategy into Successful Projects , by Todd C. Executive sponsorship.
Backlog
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Leaders of any business know: without superb execution, your strategy is worthless. Many have pondered the mystery of why seemingly great ideas often fail at execution. But there’s actually a fairly simple explanation, and it’s called The Execution Trap. The problem is strategy and execution aren’t separate features of a project; execution is a key component of strategy. By placing attention back on execution, management can reverse the tide.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 1, 2019
2=Planning 3=Execution 4=Control Project Risk ManagementThis is a guest article by Elizabeth Harrin from GirlsGuideToPM.com.
Project Risk Coach
APRIL 8, 2019
A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week." 2=Planning 3=Execution Project Risk ManagementMost of us have personal and career goals.
Keyedin
MARCH 8, 2019
Convert your executive sponsors and leaders to staunch supporters of your PMO. The leadership perception issue, as we call it, usually comes in two forms: Executive sponsors do not possess top-level visibility. Not in the way leadership might characterize it, but because you’re not spending time developing your own PMs or PMO leaders to communicate well, in the right way, to executive stakeholders and sponsors.
Leading Agile
DECEMBER 6, 2018
In this episode of SoundNotes, Dennis Stevens, LeadingAgile’s co-founder and Chief Methodologist, and Dave Prior, dig into one of those key concepts: How to design an execution model that can provide feedback which can then be incorporated back into the strategic planning.
Appfluence
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Finding the Best Executive Assistant Conferences to Attend in 2019. As Executive Assistant, you are constantly looking for ways to hone your skills. Attending executive assistant conferences, workshops or retreats is a great way to learn new skills. Executive Secretary LIVE 2019.
Project Management Hacks
APRIL 27, 2017
3 Project Management Traps To Guard Against From digital transformation to Elon Musk’s vision to travel to Mars, a lack of vision is no longer the problem for corporate executives. Today, the real problem is execution. In many cases, the execution burden falls on the shoulders of project managers. Unfortunately, many executives are unsure how to manage their projects and project managers effectively. Executives know there is a time and place for conflict.
Planview
JANUARY 8, 2019
Now, let’s get into the first two process areas by examining why it is crucial for your organization to align strategy, financials, and execution. The executive leadership team, including Finance, typically work together to rank investments and create a proposed investment portfolio.
LiquidPlanner
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
And while your odds of success improve if you actually use them, plans are all too often consigned to the rubbish bin during the execution stage of a project. This plan is what helps your business deliver on its potential and execute on strategy.
Planview
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
That’s a frightening reality, especially considering less than 1/3 of executives currently believe their organizations effectively execute on strategy. Your organization too can effectively execute on strategy by first starting with strategic plans.
Project Risk Coach
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Execution. Provide templates to aid project managers in their execution. Another tip, offer to mentor and support project managers during the execution of their projects. 2=Planning 3=Execution 4=ControlSome Project Management Offices (PMOs) never get off the ground.
Trello
MARCH 25, 2019
Does this story sound familiar? Productivity
Brad Egeland
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
One of the most common challenges faced by senior executives is a lack of visibility into ongoing and proposed projects. When this happens, projects are in trouble beyond rescue before anyone notices, approved projects may not be aligned with the strategic objectives, and good resources can be way under-or way over-allocated. It doesn’t have to be that way! Read the full article
Planview
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
And, if you previously missed them, you can catch up on parts 1-4 here: Part 1: An Executive Perspective on Changing Work and Resource Dynamics. Part 2: An Executive Perspective on the Role of Work and Resource Management Technology.
Keyedin
MARCH 8, 2019
Just the same, your company’s ability to compete depends largely on executives’ ability to get the visibility they need to drive better decisions in the clutch.
Troubled and Failing Project
NOVEMBER 7, 2015
Where could I start—bureaucracy, draconian process, poor executive sponsorship, disengaged leaders? Then the maelstrom started and it went directly to the gap between the executives and projects managers. It was such an innocuous question, "Working on an article; what is the biggest problem you see with project governance at orgs? Can you comment?" Can I comment? Really? That is like cheese to a mouse.
Appfluence
OCTOBER 11, 2018
As an Executive Assistant you want to advance your career. Whether your official title is Executive Assistant, Admin, Personal Assistant or something else, titles are not the most important things. Check out this “Executive Assistant Resume Example and 5 Tips to Writing One.”
Teamweek
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
We’ve put together this list to help you plan and execute projects like a professional. If you’ve read any of our other blog posts, you know we often get deep into the details of project management.
Keyedin
MARCH 8, 2019
Well in reality many organizations create an Execution Gap where there are silos of information all over the place. So if we think back to our “Execution Gap” What KeyedIn Projects does is it enables Professional services organisations to wrestle back control.
Appfluence
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Executive Assistant Skills are Beyond Impressive. The executive assistant has a lot to contend with. They are an extension of the executive they support. An EA must constantly stay on their toes and sharpen their executive assistant skills. Executive Schedule Template.
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