PMI Carolina Virtual Meeting - Title: Focusing on The Big Picture: Examining Facilitation, Steering Committees, and Project Charters to Support Agile Projects
Topic: Focusing on The Big Picture: Examining Facilitation, Steering Committees, and Project Charters to Support Agile Projects
Overview:
Facilitation and project charters form a foundation for a successful agile project. A key part of managing an agile team include leading team meetings, providing updates to key stakeholders, and bringing experts together to make decisions. A lack of project planning prior to kickoff could lead to delays, poor risk management, and confusion about the product vision. Strong facilitators, engaged executives, and project charters are essential tools to lead a successful agile team. This session will examine facilitation and steering committees, discuss the key elements of a project charter, and share lessons learned.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine facilitation and steering committees
- Discuss key elements of a project charter
- Share lessons learned
Inputs for PDU Processor:
- Top Skills - Collaborative Leadership, Relationship Building
- Highly Desirable/Market Driven Project Skills - Aligning projects with Organizational Strategy
- Talent Triangle - Business Accumen
Speaker: Zac Jarrad
Speaker Bio:
Zac Jarrard is the President of Jarrard Consulting, LLC. The company is dedicated to bringing out the best in people through team building activities, project management training, and workshops to improve intergenerational communication at work. Zac holds three master’s degrees from Park University and several certifications. His research interests include gamification, project management, and working across different generations. Outside of his company, Zac is heavily involved in the community. He is a proud ASQ senior member who serves as the Secretary for the Quality Management Division. Zac is an Eagle Scout who aspires to make the world a better place for everyone.
