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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
If you could share one piece of project management wisdom that has significantly impacted your career, what would it be?
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Remain curious.

Regardless of how much experience we have gained, each project is unique and if you approach expecting nothing new, you might be (unpleasantly) surprised.

A curious mind is an open mind.

Kiron
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Oct 08, 2024 2:35 PM
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Thanks for you answer Kiron!
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Always validate assumptions. No matter how small or relevant they are, make sure to regularly validate them in order to ensure they are still valid!
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Oct 08, 2024 2:36 PM
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Great advice Rami! thanks for sharing!
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
run faster than my stakeholders when things go wrong....jeje
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Oct 08, 2024 2:36 PM
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Wow! I love it! I will quote you Sergio! thanks for sharing!
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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Sep 25, 2024 3:28 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Remain curious.

Regardless of how much experience we have gained, each project is unique and if you approach expecting nothing new, you might be (unpleasantly) surprised.

A curious mind is an open mind.

Kiron
Thanks for you answer Kiron!
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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Sep 26, 2024 1:37 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Always validate assumptions. No matter how small or relevant they are, make sure to regularly validate them in order to ensure they are still valid!
Great advice Rami! thanks for sharing!
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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Sep 26, 2024 5:00 PM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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run faster than my stakeholders when things go wrong....jeje
Wow! I love it! I will quote you Sergio! thanks for sharing!
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Pavan Maddi
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Buona Vista, Singapore
Great question! If I had to share one project management tip that has helped me a lot, it would be: “Let your team make decisions and take charge.'

This has made a big difference in my projects and career. When my team feels trusted and responsible, they work smart, and also harder, come up with new ideas, and get more done! It's amazing what happens when everyone feels like they own the project.

Francisco Herrera what do you think about this? Have you seen this work in your own projects? How do you get your team to take charge and make decisions?
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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico

That's an excellent tip Pavan! I completely agree that empowering your team to make decisions and take ownership is a key factor in project success.



I've definitely seen this work in my own projects. When team members feel trusted and valued, they're more motivated and engaged. They're also more likely to take initiative, come up with creative solutions, and take responsibility for their tasks.



To encourage this kind of ownership, I try to:


Set clear expectations: Ensure everyone understands their role and responsibilities.
Provide guidance and support: Offer guidance and support when needed, but avoid micromanaging.
Trust and empower: Trust your team to make decisions and take ownership of their work.
Recognize and reward: Acknowledge and reward their contributions to the project.

By following these principles, I've been able to create highly effective and motivated teams.

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George Freeman Thought Leader | Author | Architect| Florida, United States
Finding humor in your practice as a project professional keeps you from falling into the PIT (Project Induced Trauma).

-- well represented by Sergio’s comment

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