There are 4 key questions to keep in mind when doing project delivery:
- Am I delivering to the plan specifications and requirements?
- Am I able to secure supply of the necessary resources?
- Will I be able to manage and control the project scope?
- How will I be able to control quality?
The answer depends on the ability to communicate whit other parties. Build and maintain open and honest relationship with project team.
Stakeholder are the people and the organisations affected by the project. Understand their role so you can determine their expectations and needs. Internal stakeholders (project manager, project team, project management team) and external stakeholders (end users, customers, suppliers, contractors).
Teamwork is a critical factor in project success.
- Assign role to the project team members by recruiting the right skill set.
- Assign responsibilities. Each member should be clear about his role within the project.
- Encourage and support project team members.
Effective communication
Three channels of communication:
- upward – the project manager communicates with senior managers. Topics: issues, risk, expectations of the project
- lateral – the project manager communicates with clients, suppliers, contractors and vendors. Topics: resource needs, progress update, budgets, schedule issues.
- directly – directly to the project team. Topics: highlights pending tasks, confirm delivery dates, schedule general team meetings.
Leadership skills can be developed over time.
Most important thing is to create trust and a common purpose among the project team members.