Over 15 years of Project Management experience …Over 15 years of Project Management experience Over 24 years of Information Technology experience Sogeti USA LLC Senior Manager, National

Over 15 years of Project Management experience

Over 24 years of Information Technology experience

Sogeti USA LLC Senior Manager, National Program Director – PM Training

Avila University Adjunct Faculty - Facilitate in-person and online Master of

Project Management and Master of Organizational Development curriculum courses

University of Phoenix – School of Business Certified Advanced Facilitator – Facilitated over 100 online

undergraduate Project Management courses

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Similar to “A carpenter’s house is never finished,” a professional in the project management industry may benefit from applying planning efforts to all areas of life – not only within the rapid pace of the modern business project world. This presentation will explore strategies to intentional planning across multiple life roles, establishing a review process and finding a balance.

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Not just for corporate projects

Maximize progress in multiple life areas

A plan is a Roadmap for Success

Be willing to follow the road signs

Be flexible with the course

Apply what you know

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Establish a Vision

Set Realistic Long-Term and Short-Term Goals with Focus

Review Progress

Adjust the Course

Celebrate Accomplishments

5 Reference: Venuto, T. (2013). Burn the fat, feed the muscle. New

York, NY: Harmony Books (pp. 88-114).



Begin with the End in Mind

Visualize the Successful Outcome

What do you want to accomplish?

What does success mean?

Describe the Finish Line

Start Out and Stay Positive





Both Long-Term and Short-Term Needed

Vision 1 year 3 month Weekly Daily Must be Realistic Precise - Measure Exactly what do you want to accomplish? By when? **MUST** have a date Focus on one goal – prioritize Emotionally connect with your goals “By MM/DD/YYYY, I am _____________”. Present tense and Positive



10 Reference: Venuto, T. (2013). Burn the fat, feed the muscle.

New York, NY: Harmony Books (pp. 88-114).

Review Your Goal List Continually

Take Time to Read/Write It Daily

Caution – Do Not Throw This Out – It Takes Time to Build a Habit

Track the Numbers – Numbers Do Not Lie

Stretch Yourself





Athletes – See the Play Before It Happens

When Reality Does Not Match Your Vision, MAKE A CHANGE

Technique

Training

Practice

Find the Balance that Works for You





Treat Yourself ◦ Rewards Desired Behaviors

Add It to the Attained Goals List ◦ Success Breeds Success

Create New Goals ◦ Continual Process – NOT a “One Time Event”



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What AMAZING Journey

Will You Travel?

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Planning On Purpose Worksheet Life Role/Area: ___________________________ (Professional, Academic, Personal, Health-Related, Financial, Relational, etc.)

Vision What does “success” look like to me? Think big.

Long-term Goals

What have I accomplished 12 months from now?

Three-month Goals

This is my “focus-priority” goal and the one I will write on a goal card and carry with me at all times, reading it as often as possible.

BY _______ / ________ / ___________ I AM SO HAPPY AND THANKFUL NOW THAT I AM . . . (fill in your goals).

One-month Goals

What is my schedule for the next 28 days?

Weekly Goals

What is my weekly goal? How will I measure?

Daily Goals What are the most important behaviors I must develop into habits and repeat every day to reach my goals in this area?

___Specific ___ Measurable ___ Attainable ___ Realistic ___ Timely

References: Doran, G. T. (1981). “There’s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management’s goals and objectives”. Management Review (AMA FORUM) 70 (11): 35–36. Venuto, T. (2013). Burn the fat, feed the muscle. New York, NY: Harmony Books (p. 362).

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