Steering Success:
Project Management Excellence for Innovation
Cadre Consulting partnered with a client aimed to launch an industry-defining service with a new partner. The joint initiative promised to blend the strengths of both companies but faced significant hurdles in uniting different project management cultures and practices.
Project & Program Management
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The client’s pioneering project was challenged by the need to merge diverse project management (PM) cultures. The client maintained high PM standards, while the partner operated with less formal PM processes. There were also significant miscommunication and project delay risks.
Challenge
Cadre Consulting introduced Smartsheet tools to ensure fluid communication and effective project tracking, enhancing collaboration and setting new PM standards. We established a communication framework with regular meetings across team levels to help eliminate silos and maintain project alignment. Finally, we provided personalized coaching to the project managers involved, emphasizing the importance of structured project management, thereby fostering internal support and project buy-in.
Strategy and Solution
In our collaboration with the client, the implementation of automated data workflows proved to be a significant strategic win. It enabled prompt and informed decision-making, including the critical decision to hold the project when necessary. Additionally, the customization of Smartsheet templates transformed the platform into a user-friendly and essential tool that significantly enhanced team interaction, communication, and collaboration. Furthermore, the rapid establishment of a coherent project management structure improved team coordination, setting a new benchmark for operational excellence in future endeavors. These enhancements collectively elevated the organization’s ability to execute strategic initiatives effectively.
Impact and Results
“Cadre has been a critical partner in helping us bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Their balanced approach has led to improved efficiencies and a clearer path in how we prioritize and execute critical projects. Their guidance has resulted in quicker decision making and better management of resources.”
- Senior Director of Commercial Sales
Client Testimonial
Going Forward
Our client lauded the strategic and collaborative infrastructure established by Cadre Consulting. While the project’s direction shifted, the outcomes showcased Cadre’s adeptness at guiding complex, multi-party projects to their best outcomes.
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