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PM - A Skill for every Stage of y our Life Kochi, Kerala. Tejas Sura Region 11 Mentor – Western Asia 09 June 2012. The Need for Project Mgmt. Skills. While it is widely recognized that information technology is one of the foundations for the development of a modern society…
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PM - A Skill for every Stage of your LifeKochi, Kerala Tejas Sura Region 11 Mentor – Western Asia 09 June 2012
The Need for Project Mgmt. Skills While it is widely recognized that information technology is one of the foundations for the development of a modern society… The capability to transform ideas and knowledge into reality (make it happen) through project management skills is also a key skill required in India, specially among low income families. The application, development, and promotion of project management concepts and life skills is key for development
What is a project? What is project management? • A temporary and unique endeavor with a specific start & end that produces a unique product or result—and it has ‘deliverables’ along the way. • The Application of Knowledge, Skills, Tools, and Techniques to A Set of Activities • A Set of Processes Used to Ensure that Various Elements of Work are Coordinated and Understood By Everyone Involved or Impacted
HISTORICAL CONTEMPORARY
What are the Ongoing Project Activities? How Are Projects Managed? • Initiating • Planning • Executing • Controlling • Closing • Managing Scope • Managing Change • Managing Risks & Issues • Monitoring Costs, Schedule, Quality • Managing Communications • Managing Procurement
Who are the people connected with project? • Project Manager • Stakeholder • Sponsor • Team Members
Stages of Life System in Society(As defined in Hindu scriptures) BRAHMACHARYA (Celibate) GRIHASTAASHRAMA (House-Holder) VANAPRASTA ASHRAMA (The Anchorite) SANNYASA ASHRAMA ( The Renounced)
BRAHMACHARYA (Celibate) • Student • 12 to 24 years age • School projects
Most kids are not equipped to do Projects effectively! • Teachers inexperienced in PM • Parents inexperienced in PM
Northern Italy Chapter - Primary School KidsThe metaphor of a trip
GRIHASTAASHRAMA • House-Holder • 24 to 48 years age • Home & Personal projects
Marriage Project • Scope • Identifying a bride/ groom • Arranging Engagement • Arranging Marriage • Marriage Certificate • Time, Cost, Quality, Communications, Procurement • Of course, I have no comments on Risks!!!
Job Seeking Project:Employers Value Project Management Skills • Project management is results-focused and employers want employees who can deliver results – all industries use PM • Good project management includes 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation • Scope • Prepare and Post Resume • Identify Potential Positions • Apply for jobs • Prepare for interviews – expected pay and perks and industry average • Negotiate and secure a job
VANAPRASTA ASHRAMA (THE ANCHORITE) • Elder Advisor • 48 to 72 years age • Retirement Projects
Moving to a New Home Project • Scope • Identify locality • Think of a budget • Identify new home • Verify documents • Purchase new home • Get home interiors renovated • Move into new home
Retirement Savings Project • Scope • Identifying financial needs for retirement • Estimating Inflation after retirement • Annual investment retirement required • One time investment required
SANNYASA ASHRAMA (THE RENOUNCED) • Ascetic - Solitaire • 72 years age and above • Projects relating to Life
Making Will Project • Scope • Identifying Assets • Identifying beneficiaries • Appointing Legal Counsel • One time investment required
Writing a Book Project • Scope • Think of a subject • Collect thoughts • Structure thoughts • Write book • Review book • Find a Publisher • Get book published
I use techniques I learned as a project manager in my everyday life all the time. Do you?
Thanks!tejas.sura@mentor.pmi.org Tejas Sura Region 11 Mentor – Western Asia 09 June 2012