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Gray Cat Senior Project Management Explained

Apr 17, 2024
 

Gray Cat often gets asked to step into a senior-level role to manage an enterprise-wide project (https://www.graycatenterprises.com/blog/project-management 

We get tasked with leading the project with the philosophy of being “On-Time and On-Budget”.  We not only identify the end game for the project but all the mileposts along the way.   

Through a combination of both external resources and internal staff, Gray Cat guides and directs the project forward.  A series of “war gaming” activities occur throughout attempting to identify any potential missteps in advance. 

Often, we are the voice of reason for the executive committee keeping them grounded with their expectations and/or impacts to daily business. 

All in all, Gray Cat takes your project from A-to-Z, 

Want more ideas?  For more information on Gray Cat Learning Series, visit: https://www.graycatenterprises.com/gray-cat-learning-series

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!