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Melicia Grant
Senior Project Management Leader
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Melicia Grant is a project management leader with over 10 years experience in the insurance, financial services, and nonprofit industries. She has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Philosophy and a master’s degree in Computer-Based Management Information Systems. She is a project management professional and a certified agile practitioner with certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI). In parallel, Melicia holds advanced Scrum Master and Product Owner certifications from the Scrum Alliance. Melicia is an adjunct professor in project management and business analysis. She is passionate about paying it forward to others and posits that her mission in the project management community is to help aspiring project managers enter the field confidently and help seasoned project managers level up in their careers. Melicia believes that knowledge empowers and offers advice and guidance through the Intro video app. Lastly, you can find her posts about project management and strategy on LinkedIn.
Not all project decisions should be made at once—some need to be gated. The Gate Decision model, introduced by Dr. Robert G. Cooper, provides a structured way to evaluate a project’s viability at critical stages. By breaking the project into defined phases and requiring formal approval to proceed, this approach ensures that risks are effectively managed, resources are allocated wisely, and strategic alignment is maintained.
For project professionals, mastering the phase-gate process means driving higher success rates, reducing costly overruns, and keeping stakeholders aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
Learn how to make smarter decisions at every project stage: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/successful-project-manager-v-making-the-most-out-of-phase-gate-process/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gate+decision_11nov2025
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Aoife McLoughlin 5 months ago
New MemberSenior Communications Officer at Technological University of the Shannon,11 Nov 2025 at 09:25 amI am a senior communications professional with 15 years of experience across strategic communications, PR, print and broadcast journalism, and digital media management. I am interested in learning more about Project Management so I can utilise this new skillset to embark on a number of exciting projects.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:34 pmHi Aoife, welcome to the community! Your experience in strategic communications and digital media will bring a unique lens to project management – it’s a great skill set for leading creative and cross-functional projects.
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Paul Taylor 5 months ago
New MemberManagement Consultant at TryDown,11 Nov 2025 at 08:46 amI am a senior advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director with over 35 years of cross-sector experience in financial services, technology, education, and the third sector. I have led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, technology migrations, and operating model overhauls across blue-chip firms, scale-ups, and social enterprises. I also serve as a board member and strategic advisor to fintech, education and wellbeing-focused organisations, contributing to governance, commercial direction, and digital innovation. A published author, speaker and Open University Associate Lecturer in Technology Management
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Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:33 pmHi Paul, delighted to have you here. You’ve been such a generous contributor to IPM through your articles and speaking sessions, and it’s great that members can now connect with you in this space as well. Your cross-sector perspective will be invaluable in our forum discussions.
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Alexis Roberts 5 months ago
New MemberProject Manager at Buyapowa,10 Nov 2025 at 11:06 amI am an onboarding PM working for Saas business. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.
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Praise Ogundipe 5 months ago
New MemberProject Engineer at PM Group,10 Nov 2025 at 10:36 amI am a new Project Engineer who has graduated recently with a Bachelors (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering. I am curious to learn about the wide array of project management skills to further my career progressions and accelerate my growth in the field.
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Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:09 pmHi Praise, lovely to meet you, and congratulations on your new role! It’s such an exciting time to start building your project management foundations – and this community is a great space to connect, ask questions, and keep learning along the way.
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Irene Milton 5 months ago
New MemberProgram Manager at Eventbrite,10 Nov 2025 at 10:34 amHello all- I’m Irene Milton, a Program Manager in Operational Excellence on the Customer side of Eventbrite. I’m passionate about all things organization and process improvement. With my energy and drive to streamline how we work, I’ve built a reputation as someone who brings focus, clarity, and momentum to any team I join. 🙌
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Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:05 pmHi Irene, welcome to the community! I love your energy for streamlining work and driving clarity – it’s such an important skill set in programme management. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the community.
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In project and team environments, the way you frame goals can shape focus, collaboration, and even culture. That’s why methods like SMART, FAST, and CLEAR go beyond personal development to being tools for strategic leadership.
- SMART goals provide structure to a vision and are ideal for individuals or teams that need clarity and measurable benchmarks.
- FAST goals are ideal for fast-paced, evolving environments where agility, alignment, and swift decision-making are essential.
- CLEAR goals emphasise shared understanding, thus, perfect for collaborative teams where cohesion and buy-in matter just as much as outcomes.
Each method reflects a distinct approach to thinking about progress: structured, accelerated, or simplified. The key is knowing which one fits your team’s needs, stage, and pace.
Gain insights on how to support your team better during execution:…
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Nathan Sproat 5 months ago
New MemberR&D Engineer at Nano,10 Nov 2025 at 07:48 amHi, I’m Nathan, a test and R&D Engineer that has worked across sectors such as Oil&Gas, industrial tooling and compressed air. I am naturally moving into the PM space and have started the Diploma course.
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Viktoria Tyshchenko 5 months ago
New MemberIT Project Manager & Business Analyst at NDA,09 Nov 2025 at 07:59 pmA lifelong learner who thrives on challenges! As a Project Manager and Business Analyst, I love building bridges between people, data, and technology to create solutions that make an impact. Always eager to explore new trends in digital transformation.
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Hussaini Adamu Hussaini 5 months ago
New MemberManaging Director at Hussad Food And Beverages,08 Nov 2025 at 08:40 pmHello i am Hussain a seasoned business manager with records of monitoring projects to achivements all over different industries. my experties lies in managing resources in other to maintain shareholders satisfaction, i can not wait to embark on collaborative individuals within this dynamic community.
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