Justify Project
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I have extensive experience in annual strategic planning exercises considering the benefits of different project proposals, as well as developing business cases for many business critical initiatives. I am experienced working at the 'C-level' of organisations and am capable of ensuring that focus remains on the long term cost and benefit as well as the more immediate factors.
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Create Business Case
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Andy has
correctly answered 41 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Identify Project Team Member Requirements and Critical Knowledge Sources
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Andy has
correctly answered 1 PMchallenge Question on this topic
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Present Business Case
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Andy has
correctly answered 4 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Plan Project
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This is where I forged the bulk of my career, building plans that not just delivered projects, but also ensured maximum utilisation of project teams, took advantage of opportunities to cross train in downtimes, reassign resources to critical path activities where needed, etc.
I am able to balance the detail needed to plan accurately with the ability to present and explain plans to non project staff in such a way that the key items are understood.
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Define Project
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Andy has
correctly answered 191 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Select Project Approach
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Andy has
correctly answered 5 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Make Project Plan
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Andy has
correctly answered 351 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Define Work Breakdown Structure
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Andy has
correctly answered 21 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Estimate Effort
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Andy has
correctly answered 1 PMchallenge Question on this topic
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Obtain Project Plan Approval
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Andy has
correctly answered 11 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Activate Project
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My interpersonal skills are the key to my success. The ability to present relevant information in a way that is both understandable and engaging to my audience has allowed me to build a foundation for success.
By tailoring the messages for my audiences, by helping them to understand what their expectations should be and by demonstrating how I will meet or exceed those expectations, I am able to build confidence in both the project and the manager.
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Publicize Project
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Andy has
correctly answered 21 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Equip Project
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Andy has
correctly answered 16 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Train Project Team
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Andy has
correctly answered 2 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Control Project
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Project control to me is all about the people. It requires a project manager who is flexible and adaptable. It requires leadership and the ability to motivate.
At the same time it needs an eye for detail and the ability to work with team members to conduct detailed analysis of problems, their causes and the best way out of them.
I have extensive experience in project rescue situations which require these skills in abundance.
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Andy has
correctly answered 2 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Assign Project Tasks
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Andy has
correctly answered 18 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Motivate Project Participants
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Andy has
correctly answered 42 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Track Project Progress
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Andy has
correctly answered 174 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Revise Project Plan
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Andy has
correctly answered 89 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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End Project
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Ending the project is more than just hand off and closure. It is about ensuring that the ground work is laid for future initiatives.
My project closures have actionable lessons learned that are implemented in future projects, not just written down and filed.
The hand off to the client, whether internal or external, set up the next project with them and the prompt management of resources to their next assignments creates an environment where it is easier to obtain those resources again in the future.
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Prepare Completion Report
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Andy has
correctly answered 14 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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Turn Over Results
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Andy has
correctly answered 3 PMchallenge Questions on this topic
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