Alexandria Sauls

Maintaining a comprehensive skillset is essential for Pgm to navigate demands of the field/tech. Here are 3 tips to help you stay sharp: Embrace Continuous Learning: The program management landscape is constantly evolving. Dedicate time to professional development through online courses, industry publications, or conferences. Network with Peers: Connect with other program managers through professional organizations or online communities. Sharing experiences and best practices keeps you updated on the latest trends and challenges. Seek Out Internal Opportunities: Volunteer for projects that require new skill sets within your organization. Not only does this enhance your capabilities, but it also demonstrates initiative and adaptability.

Navigating intricate program decisions requires a clear head and a strategic approach. Here are three tips to help you make informed choices: Gather Diverse Perspectives: Don't operate in a silo. Solicit input from key stakeholders, including team members, clients, and subject matter experts. This broadens your understanding of the situation and potential solutions. Weigh Risks & Benefits: Carefully analyze the potential consequences of each decision. Consider not only the positive outcomes but also the potential downsides and mitigation strategies. Data-Driven Approach: Utilize data and metrics whenever possible to inform your decision. Quantitative evidence strengthens your arguments and promotes objective decision-making.

Working with clients and XFN teams, is one of my top reasons why I love being a PgM. As you continue to look for opportunities to grow those relationships, here are a few tips: Proactive Communication: Keep clients informed of progress, potential roadblocks, and key decisions. Regular updates demonstrate transparency and build trust. Manage Expectations: Set realistic expectations upfront and proactively address client concerns to avoid misunderstandings. This builds trust and prevents disappointment. Deliver Value: Focus on exceeding client expectations by delivering high-quality results that align with their needs. Regularly showcase the program's contribution to their success.

Delegating tasks is an area where I constant find challenging. Here are a few tips: Match Skills & Capacity: Assign tasks that align with team members' strengths and current workload to optimize performance and avoid overburdening individuals. Crystal Clear Instructions: Ensure team members grasp the task's objective, scope, and desired outcomes by providing detailed instructions and all necessary resources. Open Communication Loop: Foster a culture of open communication throughout the delegation process. Offer continuous support and address questions or roadblocks promptly.

Here three tips! Plan Proactively: Establish a detailed project plan with defined tasks, dependencies, and realistic timelines before you begin. Utilize project management tools to optimize resource allocation and identify potential roadblocks early. Prioritize Objectively: Use a systematic approach like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks by urgency and importance. Focus on critical tasks first and schedule less urgent activities accordingly. Communicate priorities clearly to stakeholders. Communicate & Collaborate: Maintain open communication with stakeholders, update them regularly, and anticipate roadblocks. Foster a collaborative environment by seeking clarification, delegating tasks, and addressing challenges together.

Each of the risks highlighted here is extremely important. Another risk I would add is ensuring that the task owners are aware of any dependencies for their tasks to be completed. Several tasks build upon each other. Ensuring that the team understands how they connect and how they will feed into one another can help drive clarity, accountability, and potentially allow them to perform the tasks even better as they can see how they tie even more to the overall project. As a PgM, I like my team to know what the vision or goal of the program is to help drive focus on not only getting the tasks done but also doing them well so we can achieve this together.