290: Eileen Terrell Explains How to Use Project Plans to Implement Strategic Growth Goals

Turning strategic growth ideas into reality is never just about vision it's about execution, discipline, and the people who make it happen. That's the expertise Eileen Terrell brings to the table. With over two decades of experience in professional learning and development, combined with her credentials as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Eileen has guided organizations in structuring, executing, and delivering complex projects across industries.   In this episode, Eileen Terrell walks us through how project management serves as the backbone of strategic growth. She shares how to start with the right people, identify stakeholders, and assemble teams using tools like RACI charts. Eileen breaks down the difference between project plans and schedules, explains how to create risk management and communication plans, and explores the role of technology including Smartsheet, ClickUp, and Monday.com to maintain transparency and accountability. Along the way, she demonstrates how modern project management blends methodologies like Lean, Scrum, and Agile, while emphasizing systems thinking, leadership, and relationship-building as core principles.   Here's what you'll take away: How to structure projects that turn strategic growth goals into actionable outcomes. The difference between project plans and project schedules, and why both are essential. Strategies for identifying and engaging stakeholders, SMEs, and project team members effectively. How to integrate technology tools to improve transparency, collaboration, and accountability. Best practices for risk management, communications, and project closeout to ensure successful execution.   Join us for a masterclass in project management that turns strategy into results, equipping leaders to deliver growth efficiently, effectively, and collaboratively.   𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐   © 2024. The Business Infrastructure podcast is sponsored by Equilibria, Inc. – a small business dedicated to providing resources to support fellow fast-growing small businesses in scaling back-office operations without pain and chaos. Sign up for the Smooth Operator Course to learn more about building business infrastructure.