NISO Training Series: Project Management for the Information Community: Managing and Communicating the Process, March 1, 2019, Session Two: Initiating the Project

A successful project always begins with a clear statement of objectives agreed upon by all stakeholders. How is this defined and documented? What type of project is it, i.e. clear goals or does it involve considerable uncertainty or change? What resources are needed? How do you form teams and communicate effectively, especially when work cuts across organizational lines? This second session will show attendees how to correctly define and document project goals, establish preliminary milestones and indicators of success. Attendees will come away with understanding how to identify key stakeholders and recognize potentially intangible motivations for the project.

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NISO Training Series

NISO runs two, eight-week online training series each year, typically designed to provide early to mid-career information professionals with guidance on specific aspects of their roles, which they can then put into practice in their day-to-day work. Each session is recorded, shared immediately with participants, and made openly available after two years.

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Maureen Adamson

Principal, Adamson & Associates

Maureen Adamson is an information industry consultant offering business planning grounded in market research and market insights, optimizing knowledge of appropriate enabling technologies to deliver on business and organizational goals. Projects often include qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis of market needs, trends, and value propositions. Assignments can also include product / service development. Her approach to business planning and project management focuses on the importance of understanding goals and context, clear objectives and communications. This includes bringing marketing and technical knowledge into the planning process to ensure strategic goals are pre-eminent in development.