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1. Program Management
Complexityâ A
Competency Model
February 2012
J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP
Exec VP-ESI International
lward@esi-intl.com
Blog: www.wardwired.com
www.linkedin.com/in/leroyward
4. Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing 787
Very complex aircraft
Accelerated delivery schedule
80% outsourced
43 top tier contractors
Hundreds of subcontractors
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5. Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing 787
Complex, global supply chain
No prior experience with that
many contractors
Technology ânot cooperatingâ
Cumulative delays
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7. Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing 787
Plane delayed by 2+ years
More than $6 billion in lost profits
Millions in contract penalties for late
delivery
Reputation impugned
Quality called into question
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8. Captain Bill, were
Yes, even our
all these parts made parachutes!!
by the lowest bidder? Where is mine
Farkas?
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9. Hereâs what weâll cover
What is complexity?
The Levin-Ward Competency
Model
Assessing Program
Management Competency
using the Levin-Ward Model
Implementing the ModelâA
Five Step Process
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22. Basic Structure
Purpose of the model
Identifying the specific competencies
ďą 6 Performance Competencies
ďą 8 Personal Competencies
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23. Basic Structure
Purpose of the model
Identifying the specific competencies
ďą 6 Performance Competencies
ďą 8 Personal Competencies
Model Taxonomy
Competency
⢠Elements
ď Performance Criteria
ď Types of Evidence
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24. Basic Structure
Purpose of the model
Identifying the specific competencies
ďą 6 Performance Competencies
ďą 8 Personal Competencies
Model Taxonomy
Competency
⢠Elements
ď Performance Criteria
ď Types of Evidence
Validating the model
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31. Performance Competencies - an
example from âPlanning the Programâ
ELEMENT 3.2 A BENEFITS REALIZATION PLAN IS PREPARED
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Identifies the programâs benefits
Defines the programâs benefits in
measurable outcomes
States roles and responsibilities for
benefits realization and management
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32. Performance Competencies - an
example from âPlanning the Programâ
ELEMENT 3.2 A BENEFITS REALIZATION PLAN IS PREPARED
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA TYPES OF EVIDENCE
Identifies the programâs benefits Tangible and intangible benefits are
identified
Defines the programâs benefits in Documented benefits that are specific,
measurable outcomes measurable, attainable, realistic, and
time-based
Documented roles and responsibilities in
States roles and responsibilities for a Responsibility Assignment Matricx
benefits realization and management (RAM), or in a RACI chart
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39. Personal Competencies
1. Leading
2. Building Relationships
3. Negotiating
4. Thinking Critically
5. Facilitating
6. Mentoring
7. Embracing Change
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40. Personal Competencies
1. Leading
2. Building Relationships
3. Negotiating
4. Thinking Critically
5. Facilitating
6. Mentoring
7. Embracing Change
8. Communicating
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41. Personal Competencies-an example
from âMentoring?
ELEMENT 7.4 RECOGNIZES AND REWARDS INDIVIDUAL
AND TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Celebrates success throughout the
program
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42. Personal Competencies-an example
from âMentoring?
ELEMENT 7.4 RECOGNIZES AND REWARDS INDIVIDUAL
AND TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA TYPES OF EVIDENCE
Celebrates success throughout the Example is formal recognition of
program accomplishments by specific individuals
or team
Examples are how the team celebrated
achievements
Documented evidence of lessons learned
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48. Task 1 â Define User Requirements
ď§ Define the ârespondentâ population
ď§ Create e-mail distribution lists
ď§ Define scope of assessment
ď§ Define demographics section
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49. Task 2 â Customize Survey Content
ď§ Methodology use
ď§ Applying key best practices
ď§ Adherence to stated practices
ď§ Other areas of interest
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50. Task 3 â Develop Online Survey
ď§ Develop the survey
ď§ Send link to orgâs contacts for review
ď§ Refine survey questions
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51. Task 4 â Deploy Survey
ď§ Send email survey invitation
ď§ Specific time period noted
ď§ Include contact name and email for
questions
ď§ Send reminder and âthank youâ emails
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52. Task 5 â Data Analysis & Assessment
ď§ Analyze data
ď§ Write draft report & distribute
ď§ Review comments/write final report
ď§ Develop presentation of findings
ď§ Refine improvement roadmap
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59. Thanks for listening!
âŚletâs continue the conversationâ˘
J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP
Exec VP-ESI International
lward@esi-intl.com
Blog: www.wardwired.com
www.linkedin.com/in/leroyward