This document discusses keys to successful project management. It outlines common project challenges like unrealistic deadlines, scope creep, and lack of communication. Good project managers are described as enthusiastic leaders who can plan, adapt, and motivate teams. The importance of understanding stakeholders and managing expectations is emphasized to ensure the project satisfies the customer. Risk management, change management, and linking projects to corporate strategy are identified as critical factors for optimizing project success in an organization.

1. Project Success Carolyn Reid, PMP, MBA January 15, 2004

5. “ All work can be converted into a project…. WITH SIGNIFICANT VALUE-ADDED POTENTIAL.” Tom Peters

9. The Glass is Half Full Learning from obstacles

16. “ Project managers were put on this earth to wander purposefully around The office, not to be stuck in offices dealing with spreadsheets.” Tom Peters

21. Marketing in the past: “You can have any color you want as long as it is black.” Marketing today: Customization rules, the customer is king.

22. What the Customer Ordered

26. The Process Time keeps on slipping into the future…….

35. “ O ne hundred percent of everyone’s time should be taken up by PROJECTS.” -Tom Peters.