Haiku for project managers - ambiguity
From the Haiku for Project Managers Blog
by Robert Prol
Because sometimes poetry makes the point better than a long story.
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Ambiguity /
This is where we give value /
Make it go away
Posted on: February 08, 2016 11:59 PM |
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I'm not sure how I feel about this haiku ...
Robert Prol
Project Manager| KPMG LLP
East Sandwich, Ma, United States
I had a discussion with a previous boss. We had a project manager on the team who was struggling understanding our solution, and how to generate a project plan. I stated that anyone who doesn't have a high tolerance for ambiguity, has no place in project management. Projects are all about ambiguity, and sorting through lots of information to find the path forward. Does this make sense?
Robert,
Thanks for the reply, but maybe I should have included a smiley face as I was leaving an ambiguous comment to your ambiguous haiku :-)
I would add that tolerance for ambiguity is a needed trait for many (or maybe all) of those outside of PM too! I know this is a forum for PMs and that is the focus, but I think PMs are challenged to deal with expectations of certainty by stakeholders that often can not be met ...
Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Makes lots of sense Robert.
rachel town
Kent State University Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Oh, United States
Robert Prol
Project Manager| KPMG LLP
East Sandwich, Ma, United States
What is my role in ambiguity?
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