Making Change

  Career Development  

In every manager's life, there will come a time where you will leave the project. Sometimes, it is a promotion from one project to another. Other times, it may be a departure from one company to join another. These changes present great opportunities for growth and development for you and for others.

However, making a smooth transition from one opportunity to the next takes planning and skill. There may also be a certain amount of uncertainty involved as you jump from an environment you know well into the unknown.

When making a move, treat it as though it is a small project. Plan yourself for a period of time before the change and for a period of time after the move. Know the risks and plan for dealing with them. Here are some points to consider when making your change.

Before Changing

As a project manager, you have many responsibilities to consider. You have a team that looks up to you and follows what you do. You have a customer that you have cultivated to trust and listen to your guidance. And you have managers yourself who have come to rely upon your judgment. When you tell everyone your decision to leave, how will they react? That depends on how you manage the transition. Here are some steps to follow:

Step 1: Telling your boss
Obviously, telling your boss is the first step to leaving a job. If it is an internal …

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