Sustainable Project Management

Michael HornerSofia 2005

Who are we?

Who are you?• Managers of Cities• Managers of

Regions• Project Managers• Experts

• Opportunities– Health Spa

Who am I?• Geneva

Conference• Project Manager • Manager• Modeler

– Flight Simulator

• Experience– Tools and Methods

What is the basic problem?

Opportunity

Project

Financial Partner

Getting Finance

• Choose a financial source– World Bank– European Union

• Understand the specific rules– Size of Project, length of time, – Partnerships, laws, reviews

• Get agreement on the Project in your team

Making a Project Plan(World Bank)

1. Project Name2. Management Team3. Description of the Problem4. Technical Description5. Benefits6. Schedule of events7. Financial Provision

The Basic Questions

• Why? The story • Who? The Management

team• What? The cost of the project• When? The timing of the project• How Much? The amount of financing

Is the project sustainable?

The Theory of The Business(Peter Drucker)

• Assumptions– Society, Markets– Technology, Environment

• Mission (Purpose) of the project• Core Competences• People Involved must be informed• The Theory (Plan) must be checked

out

The Project Story

• The project must meet a real need• When completed what will be

different• Do you have local support?• Is your team behind the project• Does it fit with the financial agency

goals

The Management Team

• Is there leadership• Is the team motivated• Is the team complete• What capabilities are outsourced• Who are your partners• What education is needed

Summary

• You already are Project Managers• Financing is available for planned projects • Projects should be sustainable businesses• Management on time, in budget essential• The next projects will be easier for you• Bulgaria becomes a sustainable economy

Sustainable Project Management

Michael HornerSofia 2005