A Simple Approach for the Everyday
Project Manager
It is imperative that professionals who manage projects regularly and project managers who are not certified or "everyday
project managers" understand the value of using a simple, practical approach that will help them effectively work on and
manage projects successfully. However, before outlining how everyday project managers can effectively organize and
execute a project, it is crucial to identify the hurdles these managers face every day.
1.
Time
Most everyday project managers
feel overwhelmed by too much to
do and therefore are unable to
make the time to do the necessary
planning. However, planning
will eliminate stress and missed
deadlines throughout the duration
of the project.
2.
Assumptions
Everyday project managers, like all
of us, do not know what they do not
know. They need the right tools in
order to recognize faulty assumptions
that can negatively impact their
projects, productivity and success.
3.
Training
Most everyday project managers
have not been taught a project
management process that is
applicable to their types of projects.
If they have been exposed to project
management training, it is either in
Microsoft Project (which many find
overwhelming) or through project
management templates that are too
involved for their level of projects.
Hurdles for
everyday project
managers:
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