Project ExecutionProject Execution

Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D.

Lee BalitonLee Baliton

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Components of Project Components of Project ExecutionExecution

1.1. Completing plansCompleting plans

2.2. Managing project resourcesManaging project resources

3.3. Encouraging teamworkEncouraging teamwork

4.4. CommunicationCommunication

5.5. Issue managementIssue management

6.6. Quality controlQuality control

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1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

ProfessionalsProfessionals May not follow plansMay not follow plans May not feel responsible to May not feel responsible to

project managerproject manager

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

ProfessionalsProfessionals May not follow plansMay not follow plans May not feel responsible to May not feel responsible to

project managerproject manager

In these situations, effective management matters.

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

ProfessionalsProfessionals May not follow plansMay not follow plans May not feel responsible to May not feel responsible to

project managerproject manager

But is management a science or common sense?

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1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters

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1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Self interest is not enoughSelf interest is not enough

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1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Stay on the messageStay on the message

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Stay on the messageStay on the message

Example: Reducing Medication Errors

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1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Stay on the messageStay on the message Explain the logicExplain the logic

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Stay on the messageStay on the message Explain the logicExplain the logic Provide social supportProvide social support

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Stay on the messageStay on the message Explain the logicExplain the logic Provide social supportProvide social support Use mediaUse media

Course on Project Management

1. Completing Plans1. Completing Plans

Participation mattersParticipation matters Self interest motivatesSelf interest motivates Stay on the messageStay on the message Explain the logicExplain the logic Provide social supportProvide social support Use mediaUse media

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2. Managing Project 2. Managing Project ResourcesResources

Poor track recordPoor track record

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2. Managing Project 2. Managing Project ResourcesResources

Poor track recordPoor track record Life cycle costingLife cycle costing

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2. Managing Project 2. Managing Project ResourcesResources

Poor track recordPoor track record Life cycle costingLife cycle costing Total costsTotal costs

Not component costsNot component costs Indirect costsIndirect costs

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2. Managing Project 2. Managing Project ResourcesResources

Poor track recordPoor track record Life cycle costingLife cycle costing Total costsTotal costs Earned value managementEarned value management

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3. Encourage Teamwork3. Encourage Teamwork

Composed of members of Composed of members of different unitsdifferent units

Effective teamsEffective teams

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3. Encourage Teamwork3. Encourage Teamwork

Composed of members of Composed of members of different unitsdifferent units

Effective teamsEffective teams1.1. PrinciplesPrinciples

FormingForming StormingStorming NormingNorming Performing phasePerforming phase

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3. Encourage Teamwork3. Encourage Teamwork

Composed of members of Composed of members of different unitsdifferent units

Effective teamsEffective teams1.1. PrinciplesPrinciples

2.2. Process changesProcess changes BrainstormingBrainstorming Nominal group technique Nominal group technique Delphi group processDelphi group process

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports1.1. Tasks completed on time?Tasks completed on time?

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports1.1. Tasks completed on time?Tasks completed on time?

2.2. If not, what is needed?If not, what is needed?

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports1.1. Tasks completed on time?Tasks completed on time?

2.2. If not, what is needed?If not, what is needed?

3.3. What is next?What is next?

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports1.1. Tasks completed on time?Tasks completed on time?

2.2. If not, what is needed?If not, what is needed?

3.3. What is next?What is next?

4.4. Issues interfering with tasksIssues interfering with tasks

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports Send to allSend to all

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4. Communication4. Communication

Status reportsStatus reports Send to allSend to all FrequencyFrequency

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5. Issue Management5. Issue Management

Issue thicketIssue thicket

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5. Issue Management5. Issue Management

Issue thicketIssue thicket Assignment to team memberAssignment to team member

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5. Issue Management5. Issue Management

Issue thicketIssue thicket Assignment to team memberAssignment to team member Resolution should be verifiedResolution should be verified

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5. Issue Management5. Issue Management

Issue thicketIssue thicket Assignment to team memberAssignment to team member Resolution should be verifiedResolution should be verified SoftwareSoftware

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6 Quality Control6 Quality Control

Customer satisfactionCustomer satisfaction

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6 Quality Control6 Quality Control

Customer satisfactionCustomer satisfaction Health outcomesHealth outcomes CostCost Market shareMarket share

Take Home LessonTake Home Lesson

Project execution requires strong Project execution requires strong communication and leadershipcommunication and leadership