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Project Manager: Strategist or Implementer?
When selecting a project manager for your next project, should they be skilled in strategy definition or implementation? That same question has raised a debate within the project management community that has yet to be resolved. Managers tend to value a PM differently depending on how heavily they weigh a person working on "strategy" versus being responsible for implementation.
This article will explore the benefits of hiring the right skill set for a project manager so your next project will be a success.
Background
For several years now the project management profession has grown by people who pride themselves as being "strategists" and those who view themselves as being well trained or honed in project implementation.
Accountability
Defining strategy for a company can be challenging at best. Many times it begins with several people in a conference room spewing high level concepts and ideas that continually need refinement before momentum is gained and a clear vision has crystallized. Strong leadership skills are needed at this point in the project in order to keep the team on track, ensure group dynamics stay positive and work continues around a common goal.
Working on a "strategy project" drives limited accountability. "Limited" meaning the PM is responsible for defining the strategy but has no accountability if the project is successfully implemented.
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