Introduction
IN THIS LESSON
Easy to learn, easy to use, easy to teach.
This video introduces you to the different subject that will be discussed during the course. Enjoy the ride because this method can be used as of day one.
Imagine your company is planning to build a small community library. The project needs funding approval, a clear design scope, and coordination with the city council. Before starting, the team must define who sponsors the project, who manages it, which team is working on it, what the deliverables are, and what risks may arise.
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A project is a temporary and purposeful endeavor carried out to create a unique product, service, or result.
It has a defined beginning and end, specific objectives, allocated resources, and a team working toward a shared outcome.
Unlike routine operations, a project seeks change; whether it’s launching a product, building infrastructure, or implementing a new system; and its success depends on alignment between purpose, people, process, and results.
It’s not just a list of tasks — it’s a structured learning journey that ends when the intended result (or learning) is achieved.🟢 Example: Renovating a theater stage, launching a new course, or creating a children’s book; hopefully all have a defined start, a clear objective, and an end.
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Open ended question.
write down the skills, experience, and attitude you have qualifying you as a project manager.
Yes — because I lead people, ideas, and resources through understandable structured steps to achieve defined outcomes.
I may not always carry the title Project Manager, but I practice project management thinking every time I plan, monitor, communicate, and adapt to reach a result.🟢 Example: When coordinating n ERP rollout, or organizing a creative workshop, I manage deliverables, risks, and people just as any project manager would.
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I’m familiar with a spectrum from maximalist to minimalist systems:
PRINCE2®, PMBOK® Guide, and PM² which are structured, and for some of them document-heavy methods.
Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and SAFe which are adaptive, iterative approaches.
P3.express and micro.P3.express — minimalist, practical roadmaps for most projects.
🟢 Example: I often use P3.express as my “base road map” and enrich it with other techniques when the environment requires.
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Open ended question.
A good project manager balances technical, interpersonal, and contextual skills:Facilitation & Communication – ensuring clarity and engagement.
Planning & Prioritization – translating big goals into manageable deliverables.
Leadership & Emotional intelligence – motivating diverse teams.
Risk & Stakeholder management – anticipating change and aligning interests.
Reflection & Learning – applying lessons to improve every cycle.
🟢 Example: When a supplier delays materials, a skilled PM doesn’t panic — they communicate, replan, and protect team morale while keeping stakeholders informed.