Without more detailed context, I feel like this is a loaded question. The way I would answer is to refer you to the PMBOK. A good starting point is Table 1-4 and Table 4-1. You can pick and choose based on your situation Saving Changes...
Panshak GomosProject Implementation Manager| IPI Power Tech NigeriaJos, Plateau, Nigeria
Thanks for your feedback Sam, one of my key stakeholders who is a top government official threw this at me during our kickstart meeting and i didn't know where to start....i told him i would draw up a small presentation to further clarify his questions. Saving Changes...
I'd focus on specific soft skills such as emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, negotiation and effective communication rather than providing specific hard skills, artifacts or practices.
Kiron Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Without context is impossible to answer your question. "Things" to apply in "efectively managing any project and team" are highly dependent of the current situation. When this is not understanding then you are destined to fail. Saving Changes...
Alyne Padilla LynchSr Business Process Analyst| Communications and Finance IndustrySacramento, Ca, United States
Panshak,
This might be a good opportunity to turn the question around and communicate your expectations when managing the project. You can add a soft skills as Kiron mentioned and then compliment with an expectation around it. For example, using conflict resolution as one of the skills you will be utilizing during the project and in return, a project team expectation is to follow xyz escalation path or xyz reporting steps when an unknown risk is identified. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Panshak,
as he is from government, coming from hierarchical governance thinking, his expectation probably is around seeing plan and control, avoiding surprises and embarrassment, not e.g. leadership or - beware - agile.
So I would show him this assumption and present simple and not too many 'tools' how/what to plan (cost, schedule, scope/results), control and report(!), communicate, deal with stakeholders (politics).
This way you show a certain empathy, and willingness to adapt. Saving Changes...
