In short, I think the value of having a project manager means there is a single person in control of the work effort and that person is focused on delivering, coordinating and managing the work instead of doing it. Saving Changes...
Michael FraserProfessor| National Defense University iCollegeDunn Loring, Va, United States
I suggest that one of the major values from having a PM is the increase in the odds of success for the project. PMs should bring not only their individual lessons learned (experience) but also access to the "wisdom" of the tribe of fellow PM practicioners especially in their domain of work. Saving Changes...
Al TaylorI.T. Contractor| IndependentWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
good posts ! Also....Raise the morale of the troops? Saving Changes...
Ayman NassarPresident, Business Transformation Consultant| Intercontinental NetworksClarksville, Md, United States
Ensure clarity of expectations + manage work + lead communications + identify obstacles + track dependencies and risks === Pushing the team to think critically across all areas of a project to make sure nothing is left behind Saving Changes...
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