Why are some PMs more successful than others achieving exceptional project results? Leadership is a critical success factor for achieving project results. Project leaders understand the difference between leadership and management. Both are needed to get outstanding project results. This session shares nine insights to help you become an exceptional project leader. It helps you gain some awareness into all the things you have been doing right and identify areas where you can improve. The speaker shares his experiences so you can use that knowledge to your advantage to become a more successful project leader. After all, it’s never what happens, but what you do to overcome adversity that makes a difference. You’ll learn: * Why some project managers deliver exceptional results * Challenges and issues plaguing most project managers * How to achieve exceptional project results * What you can do to become an exceptional project leader This session shares 9 insights to help you become an exceptional project leader. It helps you gain some awareness into all the things you have been doing right and identify areas where you can improve. The speaker shares his experiences so you can use that knowledge to your advantage to become a more successful project leader. After all, it’s never what happens, but what you do to overcome adversity that makes a difference. Contact Hector if you are looking for an engaging speaker and topic for your next group meeting. Connect with Hector and let him know how he can help you shape your product leaders into a high performing product team. Contact: hector@boldpm.com Connect: linkd.in/hdelcastillo Follow:@hmdelcastillo Looking for options to grow your business? Sign up for upcoming BoldPM Insights webcasts here: bit.ly/boldpmwebcasts.

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8. "Management is doing things
right; leadership is doing the
right things.”
― Peter F. Drucker

10. Project
Success
Inspire
Goals
Lead
Teach
Vision
Mentor

11. 1. Set a transformative purpose

12. Devise it for execution
pecificS
easurableM
ttainableA
elevantR
ime-BoundT
valuateE
eadjustR

13. Implement best practices
Best
Practice
Knowledge
Skills
Values &
Ethics
Process &
Tools

14. 2. Keep teams engaged

15. Build a talent portfolio

16. Cultivate the right work environment

17. Focus on team shared values

18. 3. Overcome hurdles

19. Eliminate silos

20. Persevere in difficult situations

21. Fail quickly, fail fast, fail forward
Fail
Forward
State your
assumptions
Learn from
mistakes
Test your
assumptions
Pivot when
needed

22. 4. Improve team performance

23. Implement success metrics

24. Benchmark
Performance
Benchmarking
Best Practice
Benchmarking
Balanced
Benchmarking

25. Improve structure and systems
Source: McKinsey 7S Framework

26. 5. Understand business strategy

27. Focus on value creation

28. Understand customers

30. 6. Keep grace under pressure

31. Maintain a balance

32. 7. Know when to adapt

34. 8. Build competence

36. Always be learning

37. Provide guidance

38. Share your knowledge

39. 9. Encourage collaboration

41. Foster team work

42. Focus on role clarity and task ambiguity

43. Key Takeaways
• Set a transformative purpose1
• Keep teams engaged2
• Overcome hurdles3
• Improve team performance4
• Understand business strategy5
• Keep grace under pressure6
• Know when to adapt7
• Build competence8
• Encourage collaboration9

44. For Further Reading
• “Four Must Have Traits for Project Managers, “ PMI, 10 August
2010
• “The Top 12 Qualities of a Successful Project Manager,”
ProjectMinder, 15 May 2012
• “Top 10 Characteristics of Great Project Managers,” David C.
Baker

45. Q & A
Hector Del Castillo, CPM, CPMM
Product Innovation Consultant
www.hmdelcastillo.com
linkd.in/hdelcastillo
@hmdelcastillo

46. Free Consultation Session
• Submit your name, title, company name, email address,
phone number via email or InMail
• Include a brief description of the problem or challenge
you are experiencing
• We will set up an appointment for follow up
Contact: hector [at] boldpm.com.

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49. Upcoming Courses
Please your questions and comments to Hector at hector@boldpm.com.
From Project Manager to Project Leader
Learn advanced technical skills plus soft skills, corporate culture and
attitude check as applied to leadership, increasing production,
recruitment and retention.
$50 discount
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Building Your Team Making Up Lost Production
Dealing With Conflict The Right Tools for the Job
Guarding Against Scope Creep Cost/Schedule Integration
Project Management Business Administration
Understanding the bigger picture adds value when you make project-
level decisions. Covers risk avoidance, the cost of money, project vs
company budgets and long-range corporate goals.
December
9
Pre-bid and Close Out Strategies Business Development
Strategic Planning Hidden Corporate Costs
Claims Mitigation Human Resource Issues
September
29
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50. For More…
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51. Upcoming Webcasts
Webcasts that inspire executives, entrepreneurs and
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Thu, Oct 6th, 2016, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT
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