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PM - A Skill for every Stage of y our Life Kochi, Kerala

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 y our Life Kochi, Kerala

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  1. PM - A Skill for every Stage of your LifeKochi, Kerala Tejas Sura Region 11 Mentor – Western Asia 09 June 2012

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. HISTORICAL CONTEMPORARY

  5. 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

  6. So, are these not projects?

  7. Who are the people connected with project? • Project Manager • Stakeholder • Sponsor • Team Members

  8. Stages of LifeOn a comical note …

  9. The Human Life Cycle – The West

  10. Stages of Life System in Society(As defined in Hindu scriptures) BRAHMACHARYA (Celibate) GRIHASTAASHRAMA (House-Holder) VANAPRASTA ASHRAMA (The Anchorite) SANNYASA ASHRAMA ( The Renounced)

  11. BRAHMACHARYA (Celibate) • Student • 12 to 24 years age • School projects

  12. Most kids are not equipped to do Projects effectively! • Teachers inexperienced in PM • Parents inexperienced in PM

  13. Northern Italy Chapter - Primary School KidsThe metaphor of a trip

  14. GRIHASTAASHRAMA • House-Holder • 24 to 48 years age • Home & Personal projects

  15. 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!!! 

  16. 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

  17. VANAPRASTA ASHRAMA (THE ANCHORITE) • Elder Advisor • 48 to 72 years age • Retirement Projects

  18. 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

  19. Retirement Savings Project • Scope • Identifying financial needs for retirement • Estimating Inflation after retirement • Annual investment retirement required • One time investment required

  20. SANNYASA ASHRAMA (THE RENOUNCED) • Ascetic - Solitaire • 72 years age and above • Projects relating to Life

  21. Making Will Project • Scope • Identifying Assets • Identifying beneficiaries • Appointing Legal Counsel • One time investment required

  22. Writing a Book Project • Scope • Think of a subject • Collect thoughts • Structure thoughts • Write book • Review book • Find a Publisher • Get book published

  23. I use techniques I learned as a project manager in my everyday life all the time. Do you?

  24. Thanks!tejas.sura@mentor.pmi.org Tejas Sura Region 11 Mentor – Western Asia 09 June 2012

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