Getting It Done Roundtable Discussion
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The document summarizes discussions from a roundtable meeting focused on obstacles to starting, keeping on track, and completing projects. It lists challenges like unexpected setbacks, changes to timelines or budgets, personality clashes, and shifting priorities. Participants identified qualities of successful project leadership as quick decision-making, flexibility, having a big picture perspective, experience, strong communication skills, and approachability. They also reflected on best and worst projects and ways to improve current projects based on the roundtable discussions.
Getting It Done Roundtable Discussion
- 1. Getting it Done: Roundtable Discussion Penelope Klein Elizabeth Brown UNYSLA fall 2006 Meeting September 29, 2006
- 2. Small Group Discussion What are the biggest obstacles to Starting a project? Keeping a project on track? Completing a project?
- 3. Small Group Discussion Dealing with unexpected setbacks How would you resolve changes in Time constraints Budget adjustments Personality clashes Changing priorities of upper management / administration Difference in vision / perceptions of project participants
- 4. Small Group Brainstorming Essentials for successful project leadership Name 10 qualities that are essential for successfully leading a project.
- 5. Essentials for successful Project Leadership Quick decision-making Flexibility Ability to look at big picture / perspective Experience Good communication skills Approachability
- 6. Small Group Brainstorming Think about the projects you’ve participated in in work and in your personal life. The best (most successful) The worst (least successful) What made these choices the best or worst project?
- 7. Small Group Discussion and Report Think of a current project (work or personal) you are involved in or leading. Name 10 ways you can improve the efficiency, outcomes, or success of the project using ideas from today’s session.