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Projects are everywhere and they dominate our headlines and workplace. In our daily lives, we are constantly exposed to many projects going on around us. Freeway repairs, home remodels, new home construction, movie releases, and electric vehicle and e-commerce startups.
Project management is the use of critical thinking and communication tools to manage the change going on around us. Project management has existed since the beginning of time and is composed of toolset that is essential to successful projects.
So, what exactly is a project?
- A project is all the work we do at one time. A project will have a beginning and an end and will produce a unique outcome. An example of a project would be installing a new conveyor into a system not the daily repetitive operations of making the product on that conveyor.
In a world with so many projects, what does success look like?
A skill that will help project managers stand out and be better leaders are the ones who can take company visions and turn them into assets/products/services. It has become very important in today’s world for leaders at all levels to be able to speak the language of project management.
A successful project will deliver business value. As a project manager, you should understand the business case and why the project was approved. This type of information should be available on the project charter or other project approval forms. When the project manager sees the bigger picture, their contribution increases.
How do I get there? What is the secret to being a better Project Manager?
The first step is to realize that project management is a skill that can be learned. If one was to study projects, they would find that they contain these success factors.
- Agreement between the project team on the goals of the projects
- A plan that shows who is responsible for the project, the scope, budget, etc. Project Charter.
- Constant and effective communication between project stakeholders
- A scope that is managed and does not experience scope creep.
- A project sponsor and the support of management.
I encourage all to purchase the training on how to better manage small capital projects. This guide and resources show the link between project management and the processes behind many capital projects.
