Amir AliProject Manager| Northbay Solutions Pvt LtdLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Through a poll, I got multiple comments about technical input of a project manager. I want to clarify that If a manager does one or all among following:
(1) Participate in technical/design discussions
(2) Does some technical work practically
(3) Perform testing
Is it recommended approach or he/she should focus on key management aspects like communication, risk management, monitoring, reporting, influencing etc.? Saving Changes...
I would say that if he is performing activities 1-3 on any type of ongoing basis vs. on an exception basis, he might be putting the project at risk. It is similar to the conductor of an orchestra who steps away to play an instrument - while the individual artists are all professionals and able to follow the score sheet in his/her absence, at some point, the harmony will be lost...
Kiron
Kiron
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2 replies by Amir Ali and Jessica Spector
May 03, 2018 7:45 PM
Jessica Spector
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Great response!
May 04, 2018 12:29 AM
Amir Ali
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Great example and convincing response.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Nothing you list above is about project management. Is about business analysis except bullet 2 and 3. Project management is about all related to project and project is about activities but not performing activities. Saving Changes...
Ruth Marina Lopez PerezResponsable TI| INSTITUTO DE PREVISION SOCIAL MILITAR - NICARAGUAMasaya, Los Madrigales, NindirÃ, Nicaragua
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I would agree that the PM only does item 1 at least in Construction which is participating in technical / design discussions but certainly not the other two activities. Saving Changes...
I would say that if he is performing activities 1-3 on any type of ongoing basis vs. on an exception basis, he might be putting the project at risk. It is similar to the conductor of an orchestra who steps away to play an instrument - while the individual artists are all professionals and able to follow the score sheet in his/her absence, at some point, the harmony will be lost...
Kiron
Kiron
Great response! Saving Changes...
Amir AliProject Manager| Northbay Solutions Pvt LtdLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
May 03, 2018 6:37 PM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Your post refers to a "project manager" and a "manager"; these are two different roles, so clarification is needed.
Amir AliProject Manager| Northbay Solutions Pvt LtdLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Thanks everyone. Consent is there item 2 and 3. However, there seems different opinions for item 1 (Participate in technical/design discussions).
In any case, example of 'orchestra' by Kiron is excellent.
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1 reply by Dinah Young
May 04, 2018 8:11 AM
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For #1, I would say a project manager may facilitate the technical discussion more than participate. As a PM you will want to be aware of the technical direction and any issues. You may not get into the details, but you will want to facilitate solutions, etc.
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Amir AliProject Manager| Northbay Solutions Pvt LtdLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
May 03, 2018 4:51 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Amir -
I would say that if he is performing activities 1-3 on any type of ongoing basis vs. on an exception basis, he might be putting the project at risk. It is similar to the conductor of an orchestra who steps away to play an instrument - while the individual artists are all professionals and able to follow the score sheet in his/her absence, at some point, the harmony will be lost...
Kiron
Kiron
Great example and convincing response. Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
May 04, 2018 12:28 AM
Replying to Amir Ali
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Thanks everyone. Consent is there item 2 and 3. However, there seems different opinions for item 1 (Participate in technical/design discussions).
In any case, example of 'orchestra' by Kiron is excellent.
For #1, I would say a project manager may facilitate the technical discussion more than participate. As a PM you will want to be aware of the technical direction and any issues. You may not get into the details, but you will want to facilitate solutions, etc. Saving Changes...
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