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From Vision to Reality: Empowering Projects, Exceeding Expectations
Greetings! I'm Pam Heath. Welcome to my website!
I'm self-entitled as the YES Coach™ because I'm a coach, consultant, trainer, teacher and writer and I come from a powerful context I call 'YES' energy. I speak from YES and I listen from YES and I empower my clients, associates and everyone I encounter to do the same. It's a possible way to live your life and I highly recommend it! I empower entrepreneurs in the face of all obstacles to fulfill on their goals by planning and strategizing and then executing structured actions to win every time with power and grace, as well as humor and masterful storytelling with no one and nothing left out.
I'm an experienced and dedicated project manager and I'm ready to help you bring your ideas to life. My expertise and passion for delivering successful projects will ensure that your vision is executed seamlessly from start to finish. As the owner and founder of YES GPS Consulting, I've been providing leadership and guidance since 2012 and I understand that effective project management is the backbone of any successful endeavor. That's why we're here to guide you through every step of the process, utilizing best practices and proven methodologies to ensure your project's success.
I'm a skilled and experienced project manager who excels in planning, organizing, and executing projects of all sizes and complexities. Taking the time to understand your unique requirements, goals, and constraints, I'll tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're launching a new product, implementing a software solution, or organizing a large-scale event, I've got you covered.
From initial project scoping and defining clear objectives, to creating detailed project plans and managing resources, I'll handle it all for you. I'm adept at identifying potential risks and proactively mitigating them, keeping your project on track and within budget. With my strong communication skills, I'm able to foster collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Why YES GPS?
My commitment to excellence extends beyond project execution. I believe in continuous improvement and expanding my capacity so I actively seek feedback to refine our processes and deliver even better results. I stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, which not only allows me to leverage innovative tools and methodologies to drive efficiency and optimize project outcomes, but I'm also able to communicate effectively with stake holders, team members, sponsors, customers/clients, as well as vendors and suppliers.
With me as your partner, you can expect a dedicated project manager who will serve as your trusted advisor and coach to your team, guiding you through each milestone and providing regular updates on progress. I take pride on my professionalism, integrity, and commitment to delivering projects that exceed expectations. Whether you're a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or a large enterprise, I have the expertise to handle your project management needs. Contact me today to discuss your project requirements and let's discover how I can help you achieve success.
I created my company in 2012 and called it YES GPS Consulting because, just like the GPS application on your Smart Phone, just input the information of where you are headed, when and how you want to get there and what result you are expecting and I will take you there successfully every time no matter what. Failure doesn't exist as an option!
A Project Management partner turned soulful entrepreneur and coach. Here's how I can help:
Planning & Strategy
Clearly define project goals and objectives, ensuring they are aligned with the overall organizational strategy. This involves understanding the desired outcomes, target milestones, and success criteria for the project. Validate the project's viability and define S.M.A.R.T. objectives.
Identifying and analyzing the project's stakeholders, including their needs, expectations, and influence. This helps in understanding the project's impact on different stakeholders and engaging them effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Identifying potential risks and uncertainties that may affect the project's success. This includes assessing internal and external factors that could impact project outcomes and developing strategies to mitigate or respond to these risks.
Determining the resources required for the project, including human resources, financial resources, equipment, and materials. Effective resource planning ensures that the necessary assets are available at the right time to support project execution.
Clearly defining the project's scope, including the specific deliverables, milestones, and timelines. This involves breaking down the project into manageable phases or tasks and establishing a realistic project schedule.
Selecting an appropriate project management methodology or approach based on the project's requirements, complexity, and organizational preferences. This may include traditional waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies.
Establishing effective communication channels and collaboration mechanisms to ensure smooth information flow, coordination, and decision-making among project stakeholders. This includes developing a communication plan and fostering a collaborative project culture.
Team Management
Build a cohesive and high-performing project team by selecting individuals with the appropriate skills, experience, and expertise, including considering their roles and responsibilities and ensuring a balanced mix of talent which promotes diversity and inclusion. Defining and communicating clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations to each team member, establishing accountability to avoid any confusion or duplication of efforts within the team.
Aligning the team's efforts and objectives with the project goals. Ensuring that every team member understands the project's vision, objectives, and desired outcomes to foster a shared sense of purpose.
Establishing effective communication channels and fostering a collaborative environment among team members. Encouraging open and transparent communication, active listening, and constructive feedback to enhance collaboration and information sharing.
Motivating and engaging team members to maintain their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the project. Recognizing and rewarding their contributions, providing development opportunities, and creating a positive work environment are essential for keeping the team motivated.
Identifying and addressing conflicts or disagreements that may arise within the team promptly. Applying conflict resolution techniques, such as active listening, mediation, or negotiation, to find mutually acceptable solutions and maintain a harmonious team environment.
Effectively allocating and managing resources, including human resources, equipment, and materials, to ensure the team has what they need to perform their tasks efficiently. This involves monitoring resource utilization, identifying potential bottlenecks, and taking necessary actions to address them.
Supporting the professional development of team members by identifying their skill gaps and providing training or mentoring opportunities. Encouraging continuous learning and growth within the team. Tracking and evaluating individual and team performance against project milestones and objectives. Providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and implementing performance improvement plans when needed.
Client / Vendor Liaison
Working closely with the client to understand their specific project needs, goals, and expectations. This involves collecting and documenting requirements in a clear and comprehensive manner.
Assisting the client in identifying potential vendors and evaluating their proposals, capabilities, and suitability for the project. This may include participating in the vendor selection process and negotiating contracts or service-level agreements (SLAs).
Serving as the primary point of contact and facilitator of communication between the client and the vendor. This includes relaying information, addressing queries, and managing expectations on both sides.
Ensuring that the project scope, deliverables, and timelines are well-defined and agreed upon by both the client and the vendor. This involves managing any changes or scope creep that may arise during the project lifecycle.
Identifying and addressing any conflicts, disputes, or issues that may arise between the client and the vendor. This includes facilitating discussions, negotiation, and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
Monitoring and assessing the vendor's performance against agreed-upon quality standards, SLAs, and project requirements. This involves conducting regular reviews, audits, and performance evaluations.
Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with the vendor to foster collaboration, trust, and effective teamwork. This may include organizing regular meetings, fostering open communication, and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
Presentation & Delivery
Ensuring that project information is conveyed clearly, using appropriate language, terminology, and visuals. Presenting complex ideas in a simplified and accessible manner to facilitate understanding among different audiences.
Understanding the needs, knowledge level, and expectations of the audience. Adapting the presentation style, content, and level of detail accordingly to ensure the message resonates with the intended recipients.
Organizing the presentation in a logical and structured manner, following a clear agenda or outline. Presenting information in a sequential order that makes it easy for the audience to follow and comprehend.
Delivering the presentation with confidence, enthusiasm, and energy. Employing effective public speaking techniques, maintaining eye contact, using appropriate body language, and engaging the audience through active participation or interactive elements.
Customizing the content and messaging to suit the specific needs and interests of the audience. Highlighting relevant project achievements, milestones, challenges, and impact to make the presentation more meaningful and relatable. Adapting communication style and language to cater to different stakeholders, considering their level of technical knowledge, organizational hierarchy, or cultural backgrounds. Ensuring effective communication and understanding across diverse audiences.
Encouraging audience participation by inviting questions, feedback, or suggestions. Addressing queries promptly, actively listening, and providing thoughtful responses to ensure clarity and promote engagement.
Skillset
- Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams]
- CRM [Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Keap, Kyvio]
- Project Management Platforms [Asana, Basecamp, Trello, Monday, MS Project, ClickUp, SmartSheet]
- Creation of landing pages, websites [Groove Funnels, Click Funnels, Kajabi, Square]
3 Steps to Project Management Success
DISCOVER
- Initiate the project and validate project viability
- Collaborate with the client and define SMART objectives
- Ask for requirements, budget, deadline, and milestones
- Discuss the project with Delivery Leads
- Provide a ballpark estimate and timeline
- Get client approval on ballpark budget, timeline, and requirements
DESIGN
- Decide on job name
- Set up time tracking tool
- Set up project management tools
- Create a project brief and get approval
- Add tentative resources to resource management tool
- Add to PPM system with budget, timeline, and priority
DELIVER
Ensure the team has submitted their time sheets
Ensure all 3rd party invoices are submitted
Close job number to prevent additional time and materials being added
Complete final project cost reconciliation and bill the client
Hold internal post project review to capture lessons learned and external post project review with the client
Celebrate with the team and client
Close the project in timesheets and project tools
See What Our Best Clients Are Saying...
"Consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities throughout the entire project lifecycle. From the initial planning stages to the final implementation, their strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail were evident at every step. They possessed an exceptional ability to understand the project's objectives and effectively communicate them to the team, ensuring that everyone was aligned and motivated towards achieving our goals."
Angel Thacker
Sales Manager - 24 Hour Fitness
Overall, I cannot recommend Pam highly enough as a project manager. Their exceptional leadership, organizational prowess, and ability to bring out the best in the team were instrumental in delivering successful outcomes. Pam is truly an asset to any project and an invaluable resource for the organization."
Dr. Tamela Hawley
Vice President @ WASC Senior College &
University Commission
