What Needs to be Done Before You Start Your Project

🎓 Course Title: What Needs to be Done Before You Start Your Project

🚀 Headline: Find Out the Crucial Steps to Ensure Your Project's Success!

👨‍💼 Instructor: Michael Boyle

Introduction: Back in the early days of my career, I often found myself jumping into projects where the solution was already predetermined. It seemed like the standard approach, and I never questioned it. Yet, as I navigated through various projects, some succeeding and others not, I realized that our initial steps were pivotal to the outcome. It wasn't always about the team or my knowledge—it was about what we did before the project even began.

Course Overview: This course isn't just another guide on how to manage a project. It's a deep dive into the foundational activities that must be completed before your project starts to ensure its success. With 6 comprehensive sections, I'll walk you through the essential questions and considerations that often get overlooked but are critical for setting your project on the path to success.

🎯 Course Content Breakdown:

Section 1: Defining the Problem or Opportunity

• Question to Ponder: What specific issue are you addressing, or what opportunity are you seizing?
• Understanding the core challenge or opportunity sets the stage for your project's direction.

Section 2: Baseline and End State

• Key Consideration: Where does your organization stand now, and where do you want it to be after this project?
• This section focuses on defining the transformation your project aims to achieve.

Section 3: Stakeholder Analysis

• Critical Step: Who will be impacted by your project?
• Identifying who stands to gain or lose from your project ensures you're considering everyone affected.

Section 4: Identifying Needs and Wants

• Fundamental Question: What are the needs you aim to fulfill with your solution?
• Understanding what stakeholders need, not just want, is often where projects go astray.

Section 5: Solution Exploration

• Perspective Shift: There are always multiple solutions to a problem or opportunity.
• Learn why it's crucial to explore various options before settling on one solution.

Section 6: Evaluating and Selecting the Best Solution

• Goal: Determine which solution will deliver the most value.
• This section guides you through evaluating potential solutions to pick the best one for your project's goals.

Why You Can't Afford to Skip These Steps: You might think you don't have time for these preliminary steps, but the truth is, you don't have the time not to perform them. Rushing into a project without laying this groundwork can lead to misaligned goals, unmet expectations, and ultimately, a project that doesn't deliver the intended benefits.

Who This Course Is For: If you're a project manager, team leader, or anyone involved in the inception of projects, this course is tailor-made for you. It's designed to help you run your projects more effectively by ensuring they start on solid footing.

Conclusion: Don't let your projects be defined by luck. Enroll in this course today and take the first step towards guaranteeing your project's success. With up-to-date content from September 16th, 2019, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to begin each project confidently and purposefully.

📆 Last Updated: September 16th, 2019

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