Episode 71: Implementing Creative Projects with Brian Davidson

The Deliberate Creative

Implementing creative ideas can be a big challenge for teams. In this episode Project Manager Professional Brian Davidson explains how to use project management tools with teams to make any project a success. He provides simple, clear processes useful for non-project managers to lead their teams through to execution. He examines typical challenges team face with collaborative, creative projects and what to do about them.

What You’ll Learn

• The step-by-step process of how to create a project management map, a work
• A simple way to get your team to collectively create a project plan and timeline
• Common pitfalls teams make when trying to implement innovative projects and what to do about it

About Brian Davidson Brian Davidson is a Project Management Professional and Certified Scrum Master with 13 years experience leading 32 projects in United States, Middle East, China, and Asia-Pacific region. He is passionate about leading teams to achieve project success. Brian is particularly interested in combining both innovation skills with execution skills to help people and teams achieve their innovation goals. He is also a project management coach and readily shares his experience and expertise with those interested in learning about project management. Contact him at [e-mail]. Resources

• Brian's website: www.mypmdevelopment.com with sample project templates and tools
• www.smartsheet.com for an online, collaborative project plan template.
• One Page Project Manager (www.oppmi.com) for a 12-step, one-page, project plan template and related books.
• HBR Article: Innovator's DNA by Dyer, Gregerson, and Christensen

The Weekly Challenge Work through the project charter exercise Brain explained and share it with others. How did it go? What did you learn? Share your experiences and questions in the comments below! Transcript

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