Show notes
Implementing creative ideas can be a big challenge for teams. In this episode Project Manager Professional Brian Davidson explains how to use project management tools with teams to make any project a success. He provides simple, clear processes useful for non-project managers to lead their teams through to execution. He examines typical challenges team face with collaborative, creative projects and what to do about them.
What You’ll Learn
* The step-by-step process of how to create a project management map, a work
* A simple way to get your team to collectively create a project plan and timeline
* Common pitfalls teams make when trying to implement innovative projects and what to do about it
About Brian Davidson
Brian Davidson is a Project Management Professional and Certified Scrum Master with 13 years experience leading 32 projects in United States, Middle East, China, and Asia-Pacific region. He is passionate about leading teams to achieve project success. Brian is particularly interested in combining both innovation skills with execution skills to help people and teams achieve their innovation goals. He is also a project management coach and readily shares his experience and expertise with those interested in learning about project management. Visit www.mypmdevelopment.com for project templates, development reports and resources, and to inquire about coaching and training.
Resources
* Brian’s website: www.theprojectleaderbook.com with sample project templates and tools
* www.smartsheet.com for an online, collaborative project plan template.
* One Page Project Manager (www.oppmi.com) for a 12-step, one-page, project plan template and related books.
* HBR Article: Innovator’s DNA by Dyer, Gregerson, and Christensen
The Weekly Challenge
Work through the project charter exercise Brain explained and share it with others. How did it go? What did you learn? Share your experiences and questions in the comments below!
Transcript
Feel like reading instead of listening? Download the free transcript or read it below. Enjoy!
Transcript for Episode #071: Implementing Creative Projects with Brian Davidson
Amy Climer: Welcome to The Deliberate Creative Podcast Episode 71. In today’s episode, we are exploring how to implement a creative project using project management tools. But before we get into this really useful episode, I want to share with you a new review that came in on iTunes.
What You’ll Learn
* The step-by-step process of how to create a project management map, a work
* A simple way to get your team to collectively create a project plan and timeline
* Common pitfalls teams make when trying to implement innovative projects and what to do about it
About Brian Davidson
Brian Davidson is a Project Management Professional and Certified Scrum Master with 13 years experience leading 32 projects in United States, Middle East, China, and Asia-Pacific region. He is passionate about leading teams to achieve project success. Brian is particularly interested in combining both innovation skills with execution skills to help people and teams achieve their innovation goals. He is also a project management coach and readily shares his experience and expertise with those interested in learning about project management. Visit www.mypmdevelopment.com for project templates, development reports and resources, and to inquire about coaching and training.
Resources
* Brian’s website: www.theprojectleaderbook.com with sample project templates and tools
* www.smartsheet.com for an online, collaborative project plan template.
* One Page Project Manager (www.oppmi.com) for a 12-step, one-page, project plan template and related books.
* HBR Article: Innovator’s DNA by Dyer, Gregerson, and Christensen
The Weekly Challenge
Work through the project charter exercise Brain explained and share it with others. How did it go? What did you learn? Share your experiences and questions in the comments below!
Transcript
Feel like reading instead of listening? Download the free transcript or read it below. Enjoy!
Transcript for Episode #071: Implementing Creative Projects with Brian Davidson
Amy Climer: Welcome to The Deliberate Creative Podcast Episode 71. In today’s episode, we are exploring how to implement a creative project using project management tools. But before we get into this really useful episode, I want to share with you a new review that came in on iTunes.