SITUATION

Why do we need to define the project and create a plan? Won’t we finish sooner if we just start the work? The plan says the project will take eight months… Why is it going to take so long? Why do we need to complete those ten tasks to get the project done?

If you find yourself tongue-tied, talking in circles, and unable to answer these questions, it’s time to stop and master the Science of Planning a Project that Gets Sh*t Done.

Project leaders often receive such questions defensively, interpreting them as challenges to their judgment or expertise. However, it's crucial to recognize that learning begins with questions; people seek answers to understand the "why." Stakeholders genuinely inquire, hoping Project Leadership Professionals can provide enlightenment, as clarity on the "why" is essential. Without this understanding, people are less likely to engage in work, hindering the realization of benefits or value tied to the project's goals.

ABOUT THE TALK

Live Talk Sept. 10, 2025, 4:00 pm PST

Join J. Scott Founder @ 120VC, "The GSD Company," to uncover the secrets of effective project planning that gets sh*t done. If you've ever wondered why projects take longer than expected or questioned the need for certain tasks, this talk is for you. Learn to define and scope projects for impactful leadership, eliminate avoidable blockers using Assumptions, Risk, and Constraints, and build a robust work plan that positions you as a true leader.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Define and scope a project that enables you to “Communicate to Lead!”

  • Learn how to use Assumptions, Risk, and Constraints to eliminate all avoidable blockers.

  • How to build a defensible Workplan that positions you as a leader as opposed to a “note-taker.”

MEET J. SCOTT, THE 'COACH-SULTANT’ THAT FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES HIRE TO BUILD TRANSFORMATIONAL TEAMS THAT GET SH*T DONE

CEO - Speaker - Best-Selling Author

J Scott is an executive transformational leadership coach with over 22 years experience developing leaders who build high performing teams who consistently increase team satisfaction, customer experience, and profitability.
Jason Scott 120VC CEO

What People Are Saying

“He is an informative, enthusiastic, and inspiring speaker who is a pleasure to work with. Jason has a great sense of humor which helps him captivate his audience. His personal stories help him to enrich the subject matter and connect his content to the audience. I have always appreciated that he engages with my students and motivates them to participate in his talk. He is clearly a thought leader in project management and empowers his audience with tangible learning points and tools.”

– MURAT BAYIZ, Professor of Clinical Data Science and Operations Management at USC - Marshall School of Business

“Jason Scott is a dynamic speaker that is passionate about Leadership. Not only is he a great speaker, but his follow-up after the meeting is always timely as he treats his audience with the utmost priority.”

– DEBY COVY, PMI Los Angeles

“Jason Scott is a provocative and evocative speaker. His highly engaging and irreverent style leaves listeners more than just informed or even enlightened. It leaves them altered. Jason has an ability to cut through normal corporate-speak to the heart of the matter in a light and fun way, while lacking no clarity about what is at stake. Organizations and individuals who hear his message will be better because of it.”

– MARK P. MURPHY, CEO of Advisor to CEO’s, Inc.

Course curriculum

    1. ZOOM - GSD Talk: The Science of Planning a Project that #GSD

About this course

  • $75.00
  • 0 hours of video content
  • Live Talk Sept. 10, 2025, 4:00 pm PST
  • Bonus Materials
  • Certificate of Completion

Learn how to build and lead high-performing teams who get the sh*t that matters done.