March 8, 2006

Project Management Success

Ah the soft skills, the items that assist with project managment success but are rarely mentioned. Yesterday, I was presented with this listing, and I thought it was definitely worth sharing.

Twelve Rules for Project Management Success

  1. Gain consensus on project outcomes
  2. Build the best team that you can
  3. Develop a comprehensive, viable plan and keep it up-to-date
  4. Determine how much stuff you really need to get things done
  5. Have a realistic schedule
  6. Do not try to do more than can be done
  7. Remember that people count
  8. Gain formal and ongoing support of management and stakeholders.
  9. Be willing to change
  10. Keep people informed of your activities
  11. Be willing to try new things
  12. Be a leaders as well as a manager

Posted by Elyse at March 8, 2006 8:11 AM
Comments

And, of course, rule 13: Fall behind your schedule early. That way you have more time to catch up. ;)

Posted by: Mike Rankin at March 8, 2006 12:56 PM

Nice!

Posted by: Me at March 10, 2006 2:55 PM

Elyse,

Please email me. I would like to discuss your PM ideas in healthcare outside of this blog if you don't mind.

Thanks,

Mark

Posted by: Mark at August 30, 2006 1:56 PM

Greetings,

I read with interest, some Ahh... and some laughter, your postings. Am currently working to change the culture of our organization regards to PM. Began this by introducing the business owner concept and moving forward. Wish I had found this site sooner.

Would welcome additional offline conversations.

Posted by: Kim at October 1, 2006 6:05 PM
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