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Deepesh RammoorthyICT Project Manager ( PMP®AgilePM®Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®))| Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceTarneit, Vic, Australia
If Project Managers are Agile Coaches they can coach the team on Agile processes and methods or setup the discipline for Scrums or iterations.
If working in traditional waterfall they can set expectations for accountability, coach the team on time management , recommend other training like DISC personality profiles or if team members lack in training about Agile, Prince2, Stakeholder Managment, Facilitation skills, CAPM, they can recommend to the Resource Managers to send them to such training . Saving Changes...
Dean JonesOperations manager| Airbus Defence and SpaceNewport, Wls, United Kingdom
I have said this before and I will say it again, plan, plan, and plan again.
I learned a long time ago prior preparation prevents poor performance and this has a great standing with boosting the PM skillset. Along with this baseline, you need to throw in active listening, communication, engagement and get qualified.
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1 reply by SHADAV MOHAMMAD ANSARI
Mar 05, 2019 11:54 PM
SHADAV MOHAMMAD ANSARI
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Dean Jones, Thanks for sharing your points.
Good planning is critical factor.
Do not Mind , But i like your name too because it is name of 1980's my favorite Great Aussies Cricketer "Dean Jones"
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Good question, Shadav, potentially the replies show a lot of useful practices.
My ideas are:
1. 1:1 coaching of team members, targeted to close skill gaps of individuals
2. team training to level up skills for the whole team
3. select team members based on willingness and ability to learn
4. compose the team so that cross-fertilization is encouraged (e.g. build pairs with different background and attitudes)
5. establish individual targets based on self-development, measured by increased value to the team
6. encourage team-external networking (visit congresses, mentorships, association membership)
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1 reply by SHADAV MOHAMMAD ANSARI
Mar 05, 2019 11:49 PM
SHADAV MOHAMMAD ANSARI
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Thanks Thomas to share your views. Specially Number 5 and Number 6 points are more appealing.
Well, it may not happen for a specific project because of time limitations. However, you need to encourage them to update them personally and you should invest in their training. Need assessment is important.
Good question, Shadav, potentially the replies show a lot of useful practices.
My ideas are:
1. 1:1 coaching of team members, targeted to close skill gaps of individuals
2. team training to level up skills for the whole team
3. select team members based on willingness and ability to learn
4. compose the team so that cross-fertilization is encouraged (e.g. build pairs with different background and attitudes)
5. establish individual targets based on self-development, measured by increased value to the team
6. encourage team-external networking (visit congresses, mentorships, association membership)
Thanks Thomas to share your views. Specially Number 5 and Number 6 points are more appealing. Saving Changes...
Well, it may not happen for a specific project because of time limitations. However, you need to encourage them to update them personally and you should invest in their training. Need assessment is important.
I have said this before and I will say it again, plan, plan, and plan again.
I learned a long time ago prior preparation prevents poor performance and this has a great standing with boosting the PM skillset. Along with this baseline, you need to throw in active listening, communication, engagement and get qualified.
Dean Jones, Thanks for sharing your points.
Good planning is critical factor.
Do not Mind , But i like your name too because it is name of 1980's my favorite Great Aussies Cricketer "Dean Jones" Saving Changes...
