Mohamad SalloumProject Manager| OivanRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In some cases the project manager doesn't have the authority to manage project resources and budget, if so why we blame him if the project goals not achieved. Saving Changes...
Muhammad NomanPM I| Confiz LimitedLahore, Pakistan, Pakistan
on the lighter note we can blame him for for choosing to be the project manager of the project while knowing that he will not have any authorities..
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1 reply by Mohamad Salloum
Aug 07, 2018 9:50 AM
Mohamad Salloum
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But he already assigned, no place to run away
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Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
If he hasn't a good experience, doesn't his roles and responsibilities as well and doesn't know the management procedures!!!! So, he doesn't deserve to be PM!!!
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1 reply by Mohamad Salloum
Aug 07, 2018 9:51 AM
Mohamad Salloum
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I think good experience not enough without authority
That's why influence & persuasion are key competencies of an effective PM. Our role is to convince authority-wielding stakeholders to make the right moves which will be in the best interests of our projects and organization...
Kiron
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2 replies by Mohamad Salloum and Raghavendra srikonda
Aug 07, 2018 9:45 AM
Mohamad Salloum
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That's right Kiron.
Aug 08, 2018 1:11 AM
Raghavendra srikonda
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I agree Kiron. As Project Manager we should be able to convince our stakeholders and take a right move. Thats where our leadership capabilities come into picture.
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VASUDEV NARAYANANProgram Manager| Pentapolis FoundationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Well, as a Project Manager, not always will you get luxury to select the resources or define the budget. How efficiently does the project manager handle the project with the constraints is what matters. Identifying the constraints, recording it as a risk, publishing it to the stakeholders, showcasing the talent triangle is what a good project manager is all about. Success or Failure should not matter provided the project manager plans and executes the projects with the given constraints.. Applying, following and managing the systematic processes is what matters. If these were not followed, the Project Manager has to take up the responsibility for the failure. What do you think?
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2 replies by Mohamad Salloum and VASUDEV NARAYANAN
Aug 07, 2018 9:49 AM
Mohamad Salloum
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But you should have the authority to control resources and at least the reserved.
Aug 07, 2018 10:41 AM
VASUDEV NARAYANAN
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No it is not required. As a Project Manager, you might not own the resources rather plan their duration and release them to the pool. It happens.
I have seen that in many small companies in Middle East where the owner interfere in everything and will give no power to PM...
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2 replies by Mohamad Salloum and maria antonette cardoso
Aug 07, 2018 9:47 AM
Mohamad Salloum
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You are absolutely right Kevin, Unfortunately that is the situation.
Aug 07, 2018 9:52 AM
maria antonette cardoso
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I fully agree with you Kevin. It's been a culture here that in order to preserve the relationship between Owner and Contractor, and to secure future Contracts, the PMs usually accepts what the Owner has to say.
However there is a thin line between PMs agreeing right on vs. another PM who tried asserting his stand and failing in the end.
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Mohamad SalloumProject Manager| OivanRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 07, 2018 7:38 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Mohamad -
That's why influence & persuasion are key competencies of an effective PM. Our role is to convince authority-wielding stakeholders to make the right moves which will be in the best interests of our projects and organization...
Kiron
That's right Kiron. Saving Changes...
Mohamad SalloumProject Manager| OivanRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 07, 2018 9:09 AM
Replying to Kevin Drake
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I have seen that in many small companies in Middle East where the owner interfere in everything and will give no power to PM...
You are absolutely right Kevin, Unfortunately that is the situation. Saving Changes...
Mohamad SalloumProject Manager| OivanRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 07, 2018 7:41 AM
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Well, as a Project Manager, not always will you get luxury to select the resources or define the budget. How efficiently does the project manager handle the project with the constraints is what matters. Identifying the constraints, recording it as a risk, publishing it to the stakeholders, showcasing the talent triangle is what a good project manager is all about. Success or Failure should not matter provided the project manager plans and executes the projects with the given constraints.. Applying, following and managing the systematic processes is what matters. If these were not followed, the Project Manager has to take up the responsibility for the failure. What do you think?
But you should have the authority to control resources and at least the reserved. Saving Changes...
Mohamad SalloumProject Manager| OivanRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 07, 2018 6:01 AM
Replying to Muhammad Noman
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on the lighter note we can blame him for for choosing to be the project manager of the project while knowing that he will not have any authorities..
But he already assigned, no place to run away Saving Changes...
Mohamad SalloumProject Manager| OivanRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 07, 2018 6:04 AM
Replying to Tamer Zeyad Sadiq
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If he hasn't a good experience, doesn't his roles and responsibilities as well and doesn't know the management procedures!!!! So, he doesn't deserve to be PM!!!
I think good experience not enough without authority Saving Changes...
