Should a PM leave an project / organisation when he feels he is unwelcome and/or redundant?
The PMI Ethics state Responsibility, Honesty , Fairness.
Is it a responsible action to leave such a project?
Is it a honest action to leave such a project?
Is it a fair to other stakeholders to leave such a project? Saving Changes...
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Problem is defined like the gap between the perceived reality and the desire reality. The key word in the definition is "perceived". Perception is based on what we take with our senses plus what we known and it is storage in our brains. But it is not the reality, it is our own reality. With that said, is you ask me, go to the people that can help to translate something subjective (perception) into objective ones. Do not leave without that. By the way, if you have time, read Machiavelli´s "The Prince". Saving Changes...
You don't want to leave your company, client or team in the lurch, but if not doing so means you are jeopardizing your health or values, then you'd want to transition as gracefully as you can.
It is equally bad to keep playing cards when you are holding a bad hand as it is exiting the game prematurely...
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Syed,
it depends on what happened.
Consider the scenario that there is another PM installed and he is prepared to take responsibility. For whatever reasons. Then it could be responsible to leave and not waste the companies money non paying the previous PM. Or to take another role. It could be honest as it clarifies top everyone who is in charge now. And it is probably fair to others as they do not have to see an awkward situation.
It is necessary to put aside feelings and perspectives and replace them by facts. By asking what does the sponsor want, what does the new PM want, etc.
In the end without trust by all stakeholders a PM is doomed anyway. Feeling kicked out is a bad experience, I had it myself.
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Jaleel .PMP, Associate Director| MetricStreamBangalore, India
Syed, it should be a give and take. As a PM if he/she sees that being on the project does not add value to the project or to himself/herself as a professional then it is better to move on and give it to someone who can perform and add value. On the other note, most of times there will always be a chance for improvement and innovate. Better to look for those opportunities with in the project first before taking a decision. Saving Changes...
