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Article by john mce

Being a project manager has never been easy; juggling several projects and a multitude of smaller tasks within those projects can be a tall order for even the most organised of managers, but luckily advances in technology have just produced a piece of software which could revolutionise the way projects are managed.

Managing a project can be tough; once a project is broken down into tasks, it can become difficult to keep track of overall progress. Project management software allows you to visualise the project schedule without having to look at individual tasks. This can save managers an awful lot of time in identifying problem tasks or simply checking the progress of all work being undertaken.

When using project management software, users will be confronted with an array of task durations, as well as start and end dates. Tasks can be linked with dependency lines, signalling that certain tasks cannot be started until others are completed. As projects are completed, intelligent project management software will highlight any tasks which seem to be slipping away. This is a great tool, as it means that when projects begin to slide, notifications can be setup to ensure that the project manager attends to the projects in question before it’s too late.

These types of project management tools also supply a wealth of information to managers. All projects can be tracked, as well as archived, on good project management software, and it’s able to make simple calculations based on the data. It could also be used for other management tasks, for example tracking expenses. These software packages are extremely versatile, so the uses for it are endless, depending on which data you enter into the software.

Most of these types of software packages include reporting tools to help inform others of project status and completion, generating reports showing different types of information such as expenses or schedules. Format changes are easily made, and templates can be created to help charts and diagrams to relate clearly to one another.

Project management software can’t necessarily perform all the tasks performed by a project manager, such as identifying idle or overloaded resources, but these types of software packages can help with small projects involving just a few participants. A large amount of useful project data can be accessed at any time.

Project management software offers a great deal of useful functionality to project managers, although no piece of software can manage projects for you. Depending on the data entered into the software, and how it is collated and used, project management software could ensure that no project deadline is missed ever again!

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Our Parallel steps to effective delegation of project management tasks are:

Step 1 Define the Scope of the Project

The first and most important step is to define what the project, and perhaps more importantly, which is excluded from the scope. A practical approach is to all the activities that have to think to be completed in the project. The challenge each of them, are they in or out. Be very explicit about what is excluded from the scope of your projects. Some of them, external dependencies that must be covered.

Step 3 Group the Tasks into Sensible Work Packages

To delegate tasks they need to be organised in to self contained work packages which match the skills and capability of team members. Ideally each work package should have minimum dependency on other work package and be a chunk of work worth while completing with a clearly defined deliverable. Think hard about how the activities can be be best grouped make sure that they fit together well and nothing is left out.

Step 4 Build Commitment and Gain Ownership of the Work Packages.

Delegation requires the work package owners to take on responsibility for the completion of the  activities and the quality of the final product. This no only include a commitment to the completion of the work but also time scales in with the work will be completed. For each work package get agreement to the time and resources needed to complete the work.

Step 5 Identify the Dependencies Between Work Packages.

For each package you will need to identify how it relies on the other packages in the project. Without this understanding then people will be unable to meet there commitments. These dependencies may not be clearly identified at the start of the project. Communication and commitment between work package managers will be needed to ensure that everyone has the information that they need to complete the project.  You can use formal project management planning to help with this process, but even simple flagging of the dependencies and agreeable of target dates will help.

Step 6 Think About the Risks

Things are bound to go wrong during the project. If you can identify the potential risks in advance they you may be able to avoid them, or at least have a contingency plan ready. Discuss with the work package managers in advance what these risks might be and how they can be overcome.

The steps are best completed as part of a project planning start up workshop. This up front investment in delegation of project tasks can pay dividends during the completion of the project.

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]]> They huddle in a corner, hunched over the Gantt chart you just handed out, muttering darkly.  Only the occasional, quick glance in your direction betrays that you are the subject of their reproach.  You sigh and for a moment are tempted to bat for your corner, but in the end you realise that it’s best to ignore them.  A quick drink after work and they’ll come round.  Instead, you scan through the list of Change Requests, Outstanding Issues, Bug Fixes and the Financial Summary and prepare yourself for your next meeting.  This one ought not to be so bad, the Client might not like what you have to say either but at least they don’t see you as the enemy within.

Who would be a Project Manager?  There are times when it is akin to being a referee at a particularly fractious soccer match.  You have to keep both sides apart while making sure that they play the same game and abide by the rules that they want to wilfully ignore.  Sometimes it feels as if only you realise the fundamental difference; this is not a game, and if one side loses then nobody wins!

We’ve all seen the cartoon about the difference between what the Customer wanted and what they got and we all know who has to manage the gap. What the team on both sides of the requirements/delivery divide should acknowledge is that this situation does not exist only as a comic creation, it exists as inevitable outcome of the fact that requirements evolve from abstract needs but Software Developers can only build still life.  If this was honestly stated by all parties right from the outset then the first question that would be asked is who is going to make sure that we all walk away from this with a satisfactory outcome in the bag?  The notion of the Project Manager as the Client’s mole or the Supplier’s secret salesperson would evaporate.

One of the most irritating debates would also get put to bed; namely why the Client should pay for Project Management.  The client should pay because the Project Manager serves the project, not the Client nor his or her direct employer, who only employs Project Managers because they have long experience and understand the necessity of Project Management.  A Project Manager is a necessary part of the cost of delivery.

Fortunately we live in a world where the value of a good Project Manager can be proved beyond doubt, provided he or she tracks everything related to the “infamous gap“; issues, changing requirements, moving time lines etc. , and stays on top of it.  Our Project Manager can walk into a meeting with the Client or Delivery Team, and the data at their command rams home their value to either side.  Wait a minute, either side?  Maybe Project Managers are the enemy within after all.

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]]> Based on studies and personal experiences some project practitioners have observed that over 90% of project issues that arise could be traced back to communication problems. This establishes the significant role of Communication in Project Management. It has gained a stature that it is today considered as the lifeblood of a project and project success. When you handle a project as a project manager it is so crucial that what the project staff is doing. If the project team members do not know what their duties and tasks are or moreover how do they go about accomplishing them, it can bring the entire project to a grinding halt. As a project manager if you are aware of what you team is doing then you cannot monitor the project and this is what leads as in many cases delay in delivery and over budget.

 

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]]> Project managers are often faced with the dilemma of managing their time. The influx of tasks to be done at the same time can be very distressing. Most of these tasks have the same level of priority which can make a project manager baffled on how and where to start. Effective time management is the key to handling multiple tasks easily. This is a skill that every project managers should exercise at all times. Time and Goal AwarenessFirst thing that a project manager should do is to be aware of his/her use of time. Being aware not only means knowing but also analyzing. Analyze how time is spent during the day at during the week. Find out if there is an emerging pattern. Find out how much time was spent doing the tasks needed to complete a project. List down each task and the time spent doing it. Then list down any patterns transpiring during the week. Check those tasks done in a week if it leads to completing project goals. Planning Time to Meet Project GoalsStart planning time to meet project goals by eliminating tasks that can be delegated. Combine recurring tasks done everyday that can be done in a few hours a day. Tasks should be scheduled in chronological order in order to eliminate going back and forth doing it. Allot a day in a week to schedule meetings. Allot time for answering queries from members and colleagues and inform them about it. Allot a few hours of free time which serves as contingency. Allot time in a week for reviewing tasks completed and plan for the next week’s agenda. Time management in the workplace is crucial in the success or failure of a project or a leader. Analyzing and planning time is just the beginning. A project manager should follow the plan and learn how to deal with tasks that is not on schedule. A project manager can use a project management software to schedule and manage his/her time.

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]]> John Reiling, PMP, MBA is an experienced Project Manager. John’s web site, Project Management Training Online, provides 24×7 online training for PDUs in “Project Management for non-Project Managers”, as well as PMP certification training and hundreds of courses for PDUs. John’s Project Management blog is PMcrunch. com .

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]]> Most people have one. Yet attending to their demands and idiosyncrasies can be nerve-wracking. Wise people engage good boss management strategies. After all, bosses are not exalted and invincible gods. They are human beings with special roles and authority as well as the requisite levels of human weaknesses, problems and pressures.
Assess Leadership Style
Recognize leadership skills inherent in your own boss. This assists you to better understand your boss. You also benefit by becoming a better manager.
Leader #1: The Press Leader
These leaders pretend to be drill sergeants. Low self-esteem and a strong fear of failure drives them. They are impressed by outward displays of project management and busyness. rather than by results. The leader treats people as expeditors who obey orders. They tolerate no mistakes. Trivial details snare their energies and attention. They oversupervise and manage by punishment.
How to handle The Press Leader: Quickly discover on-the-job limits. Determine whether your boss is simply tough or ruthless. The tough leader precisely delegates authority balanced with appropriate responsibility. The ruthless one disregards human factors. If you choose to resist the press leader, do it privately, not within view of colleagues. This way your leader will not lose face. Support your position with plenty of evidence. Otherwise you lose.
Leader #2: The Laissez-Faire Leader
This leader abandons staff. These leaders provide little or no support in tough times. They stipulate little of what is expected of employees. They provide virtually no project management guidance on how to accomplish tasks. While the Press Leader may hover over an employee’s shoulder, this leader does nothing to train or guide. The Press Leader overmanages. The Laissez-Faire Leader overlooks.
Managing The Laissez-Faire Leader: The individual who is self-motivated and needs little praise will work well under this type of leader. This leader craves facts such as costs, statistics and research findings. Provide these facts and figures for your boss, while at the same time trying to stress some human elements. Encourage your boss to clarify exactly what is to be accomplished.
Leader #3: The Participatory Leader
The Participatory Leader is adept at communication procedures. Under this type of boss, employees are given precise feedback and recognition when deserved. The Participatory Leader strives to involve employees in the assessment process. He or she is inspirational and innovative. The Participatory Leader customizes the type and amount of feedback required for each employee.
Managing The Participatory Leader: The most effective way of dealing with the Participatory Leader is to feed back the same techniques that he or she uses with subordinates. Keep them informed of what does and does not work. Since this type of leader is interested in results, your opinions will be heeded.
Leader #4: The Develop Leader
This leader goes a step beyond the Participatory Leader. The Develop Leader fosters staff self-esteem, autonomy and competence. Techniques for success are isolated and taught to subordinates as the need arises. The Develop Leader empowers staff and nurtures a feeling of reverence, not in the boss, but in employees themselves.
There is often a high staff turnover rate for employees of develop leaders. But it is a good one because it is upward. Because this type of leader creates such a high level of competence amongst the ranks through professional development and project management, there is always someone to take over when someone moves up.
Keep Your Boss Happy
• Learn what your boss expects and values.
• Strive for high quality results.
• Solve as many problems as possible without the help of your boss.
• Keep your boss informed.
• Be your strongest critic.
• Get regular feedback from your boss.
• Differ with your boss only in private.
• Save money and earn revenue.
• Be a good leader yourself.
• Promote only valuable ideas.
• After all. Your boss is not interested in the storms you encountered, but whether you brought in the ship.

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]]> www.knowledgewoods.in/PMP* One fifth (1/5) of the world’s GDP (U.S. $12 Trillion) is being spent on projects this year reflects the global need of project management.* Project Management has been identified as the primary success factor by organizations that range from global business to governments & NGO* The widening gap between the supply & demand for skilled project managers is projected to reach crisis proportions putting U.S. $ 4.5 Trillion at risk* Industry Leaders like Infosys, TCS, HSBC, ABB, Hewlett Packard, GE,Siemens, Ericsson, HCL Technologies, KPMG, Alcatel – Lucent, Johnson & Johnson, Sun Microsystems, American Express, Perot Systems, Pfizer, Samsung, Unisys, Wipro, Cap Gemini, Citigroup just to name few – have recognized the need to ensure capability development of their project teams.” The practice of Project Management will be the activity that makes or breaks many global companies in this economic environment” – 2008 Forbes Leadership Meeting.Formally Trained/Certified Project Staff enable organizations to reduce risks, maintain clear project direction & complete projects on time.If you are a Project Staff, you must consider PMP(r) Certification today!Given the very competitive scenario, if two comparably skilled project managers are being considered for a job, one who is certified and one who is not, the holder of the PMP(r) Certification possesses significantly higher odds of landing the new job or retaining the existing one.Project Management Institute’s – PMP(r) Certification Credential based on PMBoK IV Edition can help you STAY COMPETITIVE, improve the likelihood of project success & Get the best of job opportunities!Why is PMP(r) Certification in demand?The Project Management Professional Certification Examination measures the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are utilized in the practice of project management.Also, before taking the PMP exam, individuals must meet specific education and experience requirements, agree to adhere to PMI’s code of professional conduct & undergo 35 Hours of formal project management training.Project Management skills that participants acquire over Four(4) Days can be applied to projects in construction, Information Technology, Defense, Automobile, Aerospace, Business Management, Finance, Consulting for managing day to day project management task.For more information about PMP(r) Certification, please visit :-www.knowledgewoods.in/PMP/Certification.htmlGet in touch with us today – Prepare for PMP Certification Examination !

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