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CONCLUSION & TAKEAWAYS

- Conclusion & Takeaways

Your resilience paid off! Here is a short recap and a few key lessons for your archives.
Also, the GameJam results are coming in! Let's have a look!

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of tech, effective project management is crucial to the success of any initiative. SpacePlan has guided you through the four essential stages of Tech Project Management: Conception, Pre-Production, Production, and Closing. By understanding and mastering these 4 phases, you have laid a strong foundation for leading projects to successful outcomes.

Click on each phase to reveal it's key takeaway:

This phase is all about ideation and high level planning. It’s where the project vision is created, objectives are defined, and early feasibility is assessed. A strong start here sets the tone for the rest of the project.

Detailed planning occurs in this phase. Resources are allocated, schedules are created, and risks are identified. The groundwork laid during pre-production ensures a smoother execution phase.

The heart of the project, where the actual work is done. It requires effective team management, continuous integration, and adaptability. Agile methodologies often shine here due to their flexibility and iterative nature.

A critical step. Pushing quality through polish & debug. Proper closing ensures that all project aspects are wrapped up, deliverables are deployed, and the project is evaluated for future learning.

Whether you are managing a groundbreaking tech project, the next big video-game or a 3 people dev team, the principles of effective project management will guide you. You are now well-prepared to tackle any project management challenge. Remember, the ultimate goal is to deliver value through well-executed projects.

GameJam results »

[OFFICIAL LIME PUBLISHING GAMEJAM RESULTS]
Attention: GameJam developpers - SpacePlan team

CONGRATULATIONS!

SpacePlan has been selected to be included in the Lime web portal and publishing program.
You will be contacted in the coming 2 weeks for more details.

Additionally, SpacePlan won two GameJam outstanding awards:

People’s Choice: Selected by popular vote from participants and stakeholders.
Best Team Collaboration: Recognizes exceptional teamwork and collaboration during the gamejam.

Thank you for your participation and trust.
Best regards,

Lime Executive Publishing Director: Bill Kirk

*By continuing, you are indicating that you accept the terms of the Lime GameJam competition.

Congratulations!

Publisher selection: WINNER
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People's choice award: WINNER

Best team collaboration: WINNER
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To sum up, what makes a great project manager?
Here are 4 key skills to excel in the role:

SKILL #1

Vision & Strategy

. Ability to explain the project strategy and the "WHY"
. Ability to define a clear direction for the project
. PRODUCT thinking, understanding feature goals and users needs
. Aligning with stakeholders
. Clarifying expectations regularly and setting up deadlines
. Ability to define key metrics for the project
. Putting the user at the heart of the development process
. Business acumen: being ROI driven and optimizing costs

SKILL #2

Organization

. Being organized and standing as the gate keeper of the project PROCESS
. Being able to manage budgets and risks
. Being able to make smart, timely and difficult DECISIONS, including managing PRIORITIES
. Solid knowledge of agile project management methodologies such as SCRUM and Kanban and being able to set up an iterative development process adapted to the team culture and needs, with continuous feedback and prioritization.
. Efficient in time management, with a focus on tasks completion
. Focused on DOCUMENTATION and knowledge sharing

SKILL #3

Leadership

. Ability to achieve project goals
. Ability to convey the vision to the team and to inspire them
. Recognized as reliable and transparent to INSPIRE trust
. Ability to assemble a team with relevant and complementary skills
. Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams
. Effective conflict resolution
. Ability to define objectives and to delegate & trust the team
. Being COLLABORATIVE with others and with partners
. Creating a healthy culture within the team
. Great verbal and written COMMUNICATION skills

SKILL #4

Versatility

. Being OPEN and CURIOUS to understand tech and design areas, to be able to communicate effectively, build a planning and make informed decisions
. Being able to analyse data to be data informed.
. Understanding the industry, trends and the competition
. Being able to understand the product and to use it
. Understanding User Research stakes and implementing a culture of feedback
. Being proactive and creative to solve problems, being able to mitigate risks with contingency plans
. Being able to support the team in any circumstances

It takes time to tick all the boxes. Ready to start?

Please make sure to consult all cards.

Conclusion completed done

You did it! This is the end of our project management journey.

Embrace continuous learning and adaptability, as the tech and gaming industries are ever-evolving. Always strive for excellence in every project you undertake. Each project you manage will bring new insights and opportunities for growth.

A few ideas to develop your Project Management expertise:
. Become a Scrum Master
. Learn about the SAFE methodology
. Try productivity and collaboration apps offering tasks management & project planning

If you enjoyed SpacePlan, please talk about it to your friends & colleagues, thank you!
All the best for your future projects,
the HELIOSO team.