10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Project Manager Skills
No. 1: Defining the Project - Too often, project managers are handed a project and directed to make it happen -- on time, on scope, and on budget. Just as often, the busy PM rolls up her/his sleeves and gets to work without making sure the project definition is well understood. “I find it useful to pause long enough to dig deep to get the answer to: ‘Why is this being done and what value is being sought from the initiative?’” said Taylor. “You need to make sure the project definition is correct. Keep the answer handy; it will help during project execution.” No. 2: Planning the Work - Taylor recommends you begin by reviewing the project estimates and the estimating techniques used by project team members. “Make folks commit and re-commit to their estimates,” he advises. “Challenge assumptions to make sure estimates aren’t overly optimistic or padded.” No. 3: Creating the Work Plan - Once the plan is on paper, Taylor recommends doing a formal review of it...
