3 Project Management Resolutions For 2017
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by Dave Wakeman
As we prepare to head into a new year, I’m getting on board with the host of resolution posts that are sure to inundate social media over the coming weeks.
I have two reasons for wanting to tackle this post. First, resolutions are fun! And second, I think we can use the turn of the year to challenge ourselves as leaders and professionals.
In that spirit, I offer up these three resolutions that I hope all project managers can make for 2017.
Resolution #1: Act more strategically
I’ve touched on this topic over and over in the last year, but I think it should be at the top of every project manager’s list of resolutions. It can be a huge accelerant to your career.
Why?
Because strategic thinking is the secret sauce of any organization—and too often it’s in short supply.
As a strategic project manager, you can help shape the direction of your organization and influence which projects are taken on. That should be good for you and your organization.
Resolution #2: Up your communications game
I had lunch with a project manager working in construction today and we talked about the biggest challenge he was dealing with.
You want to take a guess at what it was? You got it! Communication.
We can never be good enough at communicating up and down in our project teams. To drive your communication skills to the next level, focus more on consistency. Commit to setting schedules for when and how you will communicate. And don’t hesitate to reach out first when you think something needs to be said.
Let’s face it, the old saying that 90 percent of being a project manager is communication is still true—and that’s not likely to change any time soon.
Resolution #3: Build new skills
As our workplace becomes more diverse and remote, as project requirements change in the face of everything from disruptive technology to a shifting political climate, the challenges we face will require us to learn new skills in order to be effective.
Therefore, self-improvement and professional development should be an on-going and natural resolution.
What are your resolutions for becoming a better project manager in 2017? Let me know in the comments below!
Good luck out there and Happy New Year!
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Bruce Gay
Principal Consultant| Astrevo Labs
Pittsburgh, Pa, United States
Dave,
Great resolutions for 2017! Thanks for sharing this guidance with the community. Good luck and success in the new year.
-Bruce
Barry Hodge
Programme Manager| ProjectNewsToday.com
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom
I agree with these resolutions particularly the one on communication. I would also add to the learn new skills by also refreshing existing skills. Here is to a great 2017 with lots of successful projects delivered.
Nice, resolutions for 2017. All 3 are important to gain, specifically build/learn new skill is quite important as it is key to professionals for their self-improvement.
All 3 resolutions are equally important and first 2 are we have been doing day-in day-out. But, the 3rd one is very important as we have to have a good strategy :) on what are those new skills we would like to have and how it helps us to grow better professionally and personally. The new skills may be learning new technology/focusing on new domain etc.
Good Advisory. Thoughtful post, especially the timing, when new year is commencing, new budgets ( for businesses with Jan-Dec financial year), new challenges... your advisory is a voice in the ear.
Mauro Sotille
Chair, Senior Consultant / Project Manager| PM Tech Consulting
Porto Alegre, Rs, Brazil
Aejaz Shaikh
PM I| Alyx Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Pune, Maharshatra, India
Great points - Build new skills will hold the key with the emerging technology trends.
Pavan Tipparaju
Project Manager| Strateology Business Consulting
Schaumburg, Il, United States
Dave, like others i believe these 3 are very critical and good ones to chose as resolutions for the year and beyond. To me communications is very a critical ingredients, in my current role that is what keeps me going and running!
Overall, the article was short and sweet.
Pavan
Thrizyl Nandoo
Customer Account Manager| TSTT
San Juan, None, Trinidad and Tobago
Great post! Thank you for sharing.
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear David
Interesting is your perspective on the topic: "3 Project Management Resolutions For 2017"
Thanks for sharing
Important resolutions to implement:
"Resolution # 1: Act more strategically
Resolution # 2: Up your communications game
Resolution # 3: Build new skills. "
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