A project manager main role is to manage the team. Making sure everyone is in sync. The importance of an effective project manager is that the project is completed on-time, on budget and within scope. These 10 tips will make sure project management success is attained.
10 Tips to Ensure Project Management Effectiveness
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Focus Only on Three Major Projects.
Most people limit their success by juggling too many projects. This will cause ineffectiveness as a project manager. Make a list of all the things you have going on and get rid of everything except the three most important. Give yourself the opportunity to do great work on the three that mean the most.
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Define It.
What is the end result you want to achieve? You need to begin with the end goal in sight.
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Create Smaller Tasks Within Each Project.
Break the project into manageable pieces. Identify all the specific parts of the project. This is one of the easier and effective techniques for project management.
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Establish Deadlines For Your Projects.
Coordinate the project workload back into your weekly and daily schedules. With a deadline, you will be more focused and concentrated at the task at hand so you can accomplish it on time.
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Ask Yourself The Right Questions.
Am I accomplishing the most important tasks today? Will it matter if the tasks assigned or the entire project doesn’t get done today? This week?
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Delegate tasks and projects.
Majority of your projects are taking too much of your time and energy and could be delegated so you can work on the most important. Determine what resources are needed (people, equipment, materials) how much do you need and when do you need them. Then research what resources are available and start delegating. Delegating entire projects is the #1 strategy for project management effectiveness.
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Communication Is Key.
Interview all the major stakeholders to learn what their expectations are and what is important to them. Then design and implement a communication system that will keep everyone informed.
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Create During High-Energy Times.
Plan to create, write and work on projects during peak energy times. Our peak times occur between 11am-1pm and 4-6pm.
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Evaluate.
Review your progress periodically. This will help you stay on track. After the project is complete take a few minutes to evaluate your success and identify areas for future improvements.
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Reward Yourself.
Take some time to enjoy and appreciate your accomplishments. You deserve it you did a great job!
