Presentation for PMI COC professional development day 11.4.11 - Project manager 3.0 - The past present and future

1. 2011 PMICOC PDD
Project Manager 3.0 - The Past, Present and
Future Project Manager
Ben Blanquera

4. About me

5. Through the
years

6. A little context
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp_oyHY5bug&feature=related

7. What does this
mean?
• Communication is more complex than
ever
• We are awash in data
• Emergent problems, tools, and solutions
• Technology is ubiquitous
• Change pace and complexity continues to
accelerate

8. PM
Archetype
Trusted Supplier Partner Player
(Today) (Tomorrow)
Metaphor General Contractor Design build architect
Role Leader Enabler
Focus Deliverables Value
Resources are
People view People matter
interchangeable
Knows alternative
Resources Provision resources
models
Business Relies heavily on
Is a business SME
understanding SME’s
Multi mode – multi
Communication Simple
channel
Process Linear Iterative
User relationship For With

9. Emerging competencies
• Proficient with collaboration platforms and
social media tools (facebook, twitter,
linkedin)
• Comfortable with lightweight tools and
“agile” methodologies – continuous learner
• Can process multiple information streams
• Can facilitate a culture of transparency and
collaboration
• Move from command and control to servant
leadership

10. Advice from local CIO’s
• Have your basics down – cost, scope,
quality
• Know the culture and the business – add
value
• Ask questions, be a student, stay curious,
have courage
• Communicate, communicate,
communicate
• Relationships matter
• Stay organized and detailed

11. Moving forward
• Commit to learning
• Find a mentor
• Practice with new tools, techniques
• Know your people
• Check out free resources – TechLife
meetup, linkedin, blog etc.

12. Lessons to learn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAc4N_drTXU

13. What I learned
• Passion
• Discipline and determination
• Seize the moment and score

14. Questions ?

15. Thank you
Ben Blanquera
blanqueraconsulting@gmail.com
614.467.0236