What is project management?
Project management is the process of planning and executing a project, usually a large-scale project. As opposed to working within the context of a routine business process, a project management plan tackles a finite project; that is, it has a definite beginning and end point, often with budget and time constraints, and a clear end target. The ability to complete a project on-time and on-budget requires a different set of skills and tools than running a long-term successful business. That is why an exceptional project management plan includes a template that guides the work, enforces accountability and tracks the time, week-by-week, all of which are vital to the project’s success.
Dynamic Planning™ = project management success
What does project management success look like? We say a project is successful when it achieves the target or goal it set out to achieve, and when it is completed on time and on budget.
A lack of planning and structure will wreak havoc with timelines and budget, as well as causing frustration and confusion. It can reduce trust and lower morale. It gets in the way of project success. The result? Much higher costs; less payback for your efforts; less revenue for your organization; or worse, a project that fails altogether.
Dynamic Planning™, from PGS, is project planning that works
PGS has honed its Dynamic Planning™ process for more than 25 years and it’s been tested — continually — in organizations of all types and sizes. It’s an approach that practically demands project success. To explore the tools we utilize in Dynamic Planning™, click here.
Dynamic Planning™ is not just an exercise
Dynamic Planning™ delivers project success. It is a facilitated process delivered by highly-experienced PGS consultants. You and your staff learn valuable methods for completing projects successfully. During the Dynamic Planning™ process, you will:
- Create a clearly-defined project purpose.
- Determine major tracks of activity in the project.
- Define required task details.
- Identify task sequences and their inter-relationships.
- Identify responsible parties and time frames for completion of tasks.
- Complete activities management work to facilitate timely project completion.
- Do a critical review of your plan to correct logic and timing flaws.
- Define detailed project accountability reports and charts to assist in completing your tasks.
To view a sample Dynamic Planning™ chart, click here. To learn more about the skills required for successful project management, click here.
Why PGS?
“We could not have gotten this far or even clearly determined what our goals were without you and your team. The timeline and all the ancillary pieces have been invaluable for keeping us on track and on target. The day to day issues take my focus away. Without a document like this to bring me back to the task at hand and keep me focused we would never make it. With your help and tools I do believe we will reach our goal.”
— Susan W. Cox
Executive Director
Camai Community Health Clinic
Our approach is based on a belief that the knowledge that will drive your project success lies with you and your own employee group. Our expertise lies in extracting, organizing, and helping you put that knowledge to use.
Professional Growth Systems has been working with CEOs and other executives to improve their businesses since 1984. Plus, our highly-qualified consultants use Dynamic Planning™, our vigorously tried and tested process, to ensure your project success.
Interested in learning more?
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