{"id":19563,"date":"2022-05-28T20:25:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T03:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=19563"},"modified":"2022-05-28T20:27:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T03:27:45","slug":"proud-of-my-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=19563","title":{"rendered":"Proud of my Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a short note regarding a couple of classes I instructed at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cps.northeastern.edu\/program\/master-of-science-in-project-management-silicon-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Northeastern university<\/a> regarding Foundations of Project Management and Scope Management Plan (refer to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.northeastern.edu\/course-descriptions\/pjm\/\" target=\"_blank\">Project Management &#8211; CPS -PJM<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Blug_NU_May22.gif\" alt=\"Northeastern University Project Management Masters Degree\" width=\"232\" height=\"167\" align=\"right\" \/>Starting with the \u201cFoundation of Project Management\u201d (PM) with a group of (16) students in the Masters&#8217;s degree program, I was surrounded by a young and energetic team eager to advance and explore the PM field! \u00a0The course materials are carefully written with high-level studies of structured project management using many research papers, scientific resources, and reading material, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/foundational\/PMBOK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMBOk of PMI<\/a>. To further help a group of intelligent young talents pursuing their scientific path and future career, we include many class and group activities such as participation in Discussion Boards, Group Assignments, Individual Assignments, and active class participation.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>My class got excited when I asked them if they would like to invite a technical Program leader to share experiences from their past projects with the class! I then asked one of my friends, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rbixler\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Bixler<\/a> (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.softtoyssoftware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Softtoys Software<\/a>) to share his experience with ur team. Richard\u2019s records were a deep dive to cover a large and complex program of hardware-software development that linked the course material with the challenges of a large program by a leading enterprise. I then asked a leadership coach, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scrappykimberlywiefling\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kimberly Wiefling<\/a> to share her insights about communication and leadership with us. Kimberly\u2019s highly anticipated and charming workshop-style of engagement took the class to different ways of communication with various levels of stakeholders within complex project states!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\" https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Richard-Bixler-4NU.png \" alt=\"Northeastern University Project Management Masters Degree\" width=\"232\" height=\"167\" align=\"left\"\/>Knowing how PMs communicate various information with stakeholders is one of the most important aspects of project success. Reading and studying effective communication techniques and methods is valuable, but listening to an expert leader about the topic is \u201cirreplaceable\u201d! Richard shared the Principles of Complex Hybrid Programs, laying out the Formal Program Communication, Organizing and Communicating Data and Tools, and more references to students to pack their study folders plentiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\" https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kimberly-Wiefling-4NU.png \" alt=\"Northeastern University Project Management Masters Degree\" width=\"232\" height=\"167\" align=\"right\"\/>Kimberly\u2019s Non-Verbal Communication gaming approach (Rock, Paper, Scissors), reasons for Global Teams Failure, and Communication via Presentations Styles guided the class to think deeper about communicating situations, Opportunities, Actionabbles, and Results to stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I attest that these two classes were the best I have ever teamed with, and that is for the \u201cleadership scholars\u201d working with me! I enjoyed working with this small and highly talented team of next leaders. After discussing an assignment, they produced even better results, thinking outside of the box and researching a better solution. After every challenge to work collaboratively, their group assignments were richer, exploring their group solutions further! AS for me, this is the gift I get; working with a group of leaders who will remain one f my success stories.<br \/><br \/>Thank you the team of PJM-2022!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to acknowledge the following people helping me to succeed:<br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northeastern.edu\/graduate\/bio\/jacques-alexis-mspm\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Jaques Alexis<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ammar-aamer\/?originalSubdomain=ca\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Ammar Aamer<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopher-bolick-edd-mpm-pmp-64099a5a\/\" target=\"_blank\">Christopher Bolick<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rbixler\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Bixler<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scrappykimberlywiefling\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kimberly Wiefling<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/valerie-cruz-19766135\/\" target=\"_blank\">Valerie Cruz<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/timothy-l-b429341b8\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tim Le<\/a> (IT Support), students of classes \u201cPJM 5900\u201d and \u201cPJM6005\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My special thanks to \u201cKrishna Reddy Esireddy\u201d and \u201cLalain Denia\u201d for their nice words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lalaine-denia-1674a4106\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lalaine Denia<\/a>:<br \/>I cannot express how much I appreciate your teachings and your support. This is not just within the classroom environment because your teachings and support go beyond that. It is rare to find a teacher who genuinely cares and who actively does something to help.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>I look forward to seeing you in some PMI meetings, and I am most looking forward to being involved in SV Project Management.\u00a0<\/p><cite>Lalaine<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krishna-reddy-esireddy-16940351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krishna Reddy Esireddy<\/a>:<br \/>I am very happy to share my experience across two terms \/ two courses, all my apprehensions were dispelled in the very first hour of the class, away from regular PMBOK, knowledge areas, and processes \u2013 Prof. David went beyond, his passion for the subject started resonating with us. Prof. David\u2019s day-to-day examples connecting with Project Management were immensely helpful in getting a grasp on the subject and understanding the concepts well.<br \/>There are a few highlights of the classes that actually inspire many as I am inspired &#8211; A master coach, yes Prof. David is truly one.<br \/>His energy throughout all two terms is the same whether it is at the start of the day or the end of the day. His attention to every member in the class is the same and helps everyone to participate. He provides immense inspiring real stories propelling similar inspiration in everyone<br \/>As students in the class, we were getting distracted by our electronic gadgets whereas his focus was only on us.<br \/>Thank you so much Prof. David for providing all the PM &#8211; subject matters.!<br \/>Thank you,<\/p><cite>Krishna<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a short note regarding a couple of classes I instructed at Northeastern university regarding Foundations of Project Management 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