Re: [KM] Keep_Mailing 7 Habits of Brilliant Project Managers

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On 5/24/13, Junaid Tahir <mjunaidtahir@gmail.com> wrote:
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> By Duncan Brodie
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> Project management is a tough role. You often find yourself being pulled
> between keeping users, subordinates, team members and senior people happy.
> Given these demands, what do the best project managers do that makes them
> stand out from the crowd?
>
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> 1. Focus on Solutions
> *Problem solving and breaking through constraints is an essential part of
> managing projects. Those that excel as project managers have a mindset
> where they focus on finding solutions to problems. They keep asking
> themselves how they can overcome whatever barriers arise.
>
> *
> 2. Participative and Decisive
> *All the best project managers understand the need to communicate and
> consult. They also know that lots of talking and procrastination achieves
> nothing. Finding the right balance between consulting, deciding and acting
> is what separates the best from the rest.
>
> *
> 3. Focus on Customer
> *In every project there are customers. They might be internal or external
> or a combination of both. The best project managers keep customers at the
> forefront of their mind. They listen effectively, take on board the
> feedback they are getting and look for ways of incorporating it whenever
> they can.
>
> *
> 4. Focus on Win-Win Outcomes
> *In any project there will be many stakeholders, all of whom will see their
> issues as being the most important. The challenge that the best project
> managers respond to is finding solutions that address the issues without
> compromising the overall project structure.
>
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> 5. Lead from the Front
> *Project managers need to lead by example. The example they set determines
> how the rest of the team behave and respond to the challenges that arise.
> Those project managers who want to encourage openness and honesty are open
> and honest themselves. Those that take risks and learn from their mistakes
> empower others to do the same.
>
> *
> 6. Adapt to What Arises
> *You can set out the best plans in the world, think about the risks, put
> great tracking in place and even then the unexpected will show up from time
> to time.
> Adaptability is a key characteristic of the best project managers. View
> adaptability in projects a bit like the flight path of an aircraft. It can
> be off course along the way but it needs to be right on target when it
> comes to landing.
>
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> 7. Get the Best Out of Everyone
> *Those that excel as project managers realise they cannot do it all on
> their own. They recognise the importance of the collective team effort in
> getting results. They find and utilise the strengths in everyone and try to
> ensure that they allocate roles to those best placed to deliver. They learn
> to keep everyone motivated and pushing the boundaries to get results.
>
> Project management is a complex and demanding role. Starting to work on
> these 7 habits can take you to the next level.
>
> *M Junaid Tahir
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