Why projects fail. Three lifewheels.

🎓 Why should you consider "Why Projects Fail" by Krzysztof Drozda?

Kickstart your project management success!

Project success is not just about having a professional manager, a competent team, or a solid blueprint. Despite these best practices, 70% of projects worldwide still fail (according to the Standish Group). This course isn't your typical project management seminar. It dives deep into the underlying reasons behind project failures and offers practical solutions.

Understanding Project Pitfalls: The Three Lifewheels

• Change Management: Constant, often chimerical changes in goals, scope, specifications, schedule, or budget can derail even the most meticulously planned project.
• Plan Deviations: Knowledge of running a project in ideal conditions doesn't always translate to dealing with unforeseen complications when they arise.
• Deadline and Result Delivery: Even with monitoring in place, projects often fail to meet their deadlines or deliver the expected results.

Course Highlights:

• Managing Project Changes: Learn to anticipate changes using the Trade Off Matrix technique before they become problematic.
• Handling Deviations: Master the Deviation Baseball Game model to effectively manage when things don't go as planned.
• Pacing Projects: Use the Short Interval Control (SIC) mechanism to keep your project on track and ensure timely completion.
• Boosting Personal Success Rate: Discover strategies to enhance your individual project outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This course is tailored for:

• Beginners: Those new to project management, eager to learn the ropes.
• Experienced Managers: Veterans in projects looking for a fresh perspective or tools.
• Project Management Educators: Trainers and mentors aiming to enhance their curriculum with practical insights.
• Students of Business/Management/Economics: Academically inclined individuals seeking real-world knowledge.

Prerequisites for Attendees:

• A very basic understanding of projects is beneficial but not mandatory.
• No certifications are required to join this course.

Course Structure:

The course is structured into three lifewheels, each with a clear 6-step approach:

1. Introduction to the Tool: We'll start by understanding what it is and why it's important.
2. Real-World Examples: Illustrative cases that bring the concepts to life.
3. Personal Insights: I share my own experiences from managing over 50 large-scale projects across various sectors like Medical Devices, Banking, Shared Services, Business Consulting, and more.
4. Knowledge Recap: A quiz to solidify your understanding of the material covered.
5. Practical Application: Tackle real cases and apply what you've learned to solve problems.
6. Further Reading: Additional resources to deepen your knowledge on each tool.

Why Choose Krzysztof Drozda?

With 30 years of business experience and a track record of delivering over 50 large-scale projects, Krzysztof Drozda brings a wealth of knowledge to this course. His expertise spans across transformation projects, improvement projects (Lean, SixSigma), managerial decision modeling, organizational resizing, and cultural change mentality - all across various sectors.

Join Krzysztof as he unravels the complexities behind project failures and sets you on the path to becoming a more successful project manager. Let's turn those project odds in your favor! 🚀