The F-Word: Why Failure May Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You

Everyone has experienced that project, where everything that could go wrong, went wrong. It was easy to look around and find people to blame. No one wanted to say aloud just how bad it was – because that would have made it real.

Like it or not, when things go south, it is the job of the project manager to help the team assess, pivot, and move forward. Offering insight, humor and tangible action items; this session will provide attendees with a new perspective about their roles as Digital PMs, and the dreaded F-Word.

Transcript

1. The F-Word: Why Failure May Be the Best Thing to Happen to You Kristus M. Ratliff Engagement Manager New Signature @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
2. Why this topic?
3. Success can make people feel good. “ Failure can make people better. “ Victor Lombardi, Why We Fail @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
4. Failure comes in many flavors and has many causes. Regardless of why you’re facing failure, there is always an opportunity to learn and pivot through it. @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
5. If you cannot define success, you cannot define or anticipate failure. @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
6. Four Causes of Project Failure @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
7. Four Cause of Failure and What They Can Teach You @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
8. Are you the problem? Don’t let your ego kill your project. COLLABORATION YOUR EGO @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
9. 1. Am I advocating for the project/client or my opinion? 2. Am I asking for feedback and ideas? 3. Am I prepared for failure? Keys to Self Assessment @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
10. Are you a control freak? Empower clients and teams to make good choices. EMPOWERMENT CHAOTIC PEOPLE @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
11. 1. Be transparent 2. Solicit feedback and listen 3. Learn how to discuss impact Fostering Collaboration @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
12. Flawed plans often produce failure. Was your plan flawed? REALISTIC DATA FLAWED PLANS @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
13. 1. Acknowledge and assess the problem 2. Document what you’ve learned 3. Keep moving forward When Things Go South @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
14. Do you know when to break the rules? Identify opportunities for experimentation. EVIDENCE INNOVATION @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
15. J. K. Rowling I was set free, because my greatest fear had been realized, and I was still alive. “ “ @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
16. Twitter: @KristusRatliff Online: www.kristusratliff.com Stay In Touch @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015
17. What I Read Why We Fail: Learning from experience design failures Victor Lombardi, 2013 6 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Risk to Your Own Project Esen Akter Tekinel, MOR, PMP Risk Management...the What, Why, and How Michael Stanleigh Snask: Failure is the Main Reason for our Success Snask 101 Common Causes for Project Failure International Project Leadership Academy Top 10 Tips for Measuring Success in Agile Matthew Badgley @KRISTUSRATLIFF #PMFAIL #DPM2015