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We Can All Be Project Managers

Sure, we’re not all project managers—but we should all keep the basic principles of project management in mind, especially when working as part of a team. The important thing to understand is that no single part of a project exists in a vacuum. Every step depends on and builds off of one another.

The Value of PM

Effective project management ensures the preservation of the project’s purpose, vision, and objectives, while also supporting the responsibilities and objectives of the target audience. It involves prudent and efficient resource utilization and takes necessary precautions. Clear role understanding, deliverable requirements, and adherence to timelines and budgets benefit the team members, enabling them to complete the project. To best project management knowledge can be gathered on project management webinars, courses, and other types of training.

Categories of Project Management

Various project management models have been developed to cater to the unique requirements of specific sectors or project types. Here are a few of them:

• Waterfall Method The waterfall method is similar to standard project management, but it imposes the restriction that each task must be completed before the next one can begin. Progress moves in a linear and sequential manner, making careful attention to work sequences and deadlines crucial. As smaller activities are completed, the project team size often increases when tackling larger tasks.
• Agile Project Management Initially adopted by the computer software sector, agile project management is an iterative approach that emphasizes continuous monitoring and improvement of outputs. It is rooted in the 12 key principles of the Agile Manifesto. The key drivers for high-quality output in agile project management include delivering value to customers, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to the company’s needs. Unlike a step-by-step sequential process, agile project management involves different team members within an organization working together to complete project phases concurrently. This approach allows for the detection and correction of errors without having to redo the entire process.
• Lean Project Management The primary objective of lean project management is to minimize waste of time and resources. This methodology draws inspiration from Japanese manufacturing practices and focuses on increasing customer value while using fewer resources.

There are many other project management approaches and types beyond those mentioned here, but these are among the most popular ones. The choice of project management type depends on the project manager or the organization’s preferences and requirements.

Let’s take a look at how general workplace competencies overlap with essential project management skills

Communication: Just as communication helps prevent conflict and sets clear expectations in general day-to-day work, it does the same when managing a project. When everybody involved has a clear sense of what’s expected, when, and how, they’re more likely to be productive and do their part. Encouraging communication every step of the way helps prevent confusion about deliverables and keeps everyone on track. From the outset, define a clear method of communicating as well as some communication ground rules.

Leadership: In both work and project management, leadership means employees take personal responsibility for their own work and success. Every team member should be aware of their deadlines and work hard to deliver their portion of the project as though it is the final project. When team members take this level of leadership over each step of the project, it’s more likely to run smoothly.

Detail & Schedule Orientation: Every task at work has a deadline, whether it’s sending notes from a meeting or launching a product. It’s also important for every person on the team to have a clear sense of accountability for their deadlines, while understanding how they affect other parts of the project. A good way to ensure deadline orientation is to lay out a clear timeline from the outset of the project and schedule regular progress check-ins to keep everything on task. Be sure to build in some extra flex days for any unforeseen complications, and keep communication open.

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