Effective project management requires a blend of skills that include:
Create the team, the tasks, and the resources required to complete the project.
The project plan must be communicated to project team members and other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting the time, cost and quality required to achieve the objectives of the project.
Scheduling and changing the timeline of projects to account for any issues or changes in the scope.
Documenting project results, assessing the project’s efficiency and planning the transition to new projects.
Outlining the project’s responsibility and assigning each task to a member of the team.
Breaking down large projects that are overwhelming into smaller tasks that are easier to manage.
Utilize tools like Gantt charts or a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to create an interactive timeline and plan tasks, as well as adjust schedules, and link tasks.
Collaboration with different project team members and other stakeholders to be aware of their needs, concerns, and expectations.
Create a common vision and a communication strategy to ensure that everyone in the team are aware of the goals of the project and how they are aligned with the goals of the company. They should also be aware their roles in achieving these goals.
Make sure that all team members, stakeholders and other interested parties are included in the entire process from the beginning to the end.
Ensure that all aspects of the project, such as deliverables, communications, as well as risk management are documented and archived to be used in the future.
A good project manager will follow-up on any outstanding invoices, and schedule a wrap-up meeting to discuss the successes of the project, or how similar projects can be improved.
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