How likely is it for a project manager to become disinterested in his own project?
Ebenezer DaramolaManager| Ebensoft Consulting LtdLondon, United Kingdom
Projects sometimes could become very complicated if not well initiated and planned and it could be frustrating for the project manager and the team.
How likely is it for unfavourable situations during projects activities to make a project manager become indisposed to the project he or she is managing?
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Rao Vasudeva GProgram Manager| Aeronautical Development AgencyBangalore, Karnataka, India
There are various factors that a project manager may not show interest. Some of them are Enterprise Environmental Factors, Top Management delaying change in decisions, Culture & Politics, influence, Too much of unnecessary communication with stakeholders, having less skilled team, technologies and domain where PM working ..etc.
However, it is project manager responsibility to plan as per Charter and to resolve the issues raised by stakeholders effectively and efficiently.
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Ebenezer DaramolaManager| Ebensoft Consulting LtdLondon, United Kingdom
Thanks Ray for the insightful comment.
Project managers should always look out for signs and signals of issues that could easily derail their projects and ensure such are put under check. Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
I think when a project is not supported by senior management it is not surprising that the PM gets disillusioned and does not want to take part in the project any longer.
If you feel like that, you are not serving the best interests of the project so it is best to talk to someone about it and let them allocate another PM if they can, someone who can drive the work. Having said that, getting the project done is your job, and all jobs have elements that aren't so interesting from time to time, so your best approach might be to just carry on and do what you are paid for. Saving Changes...
Ebenezer DaramolaManager| Ebensoft Consulting LtdLondon, United Kingdom
Thanks Elizabeth for your comment. That was well said. Saving Changes...
Andreas MadjariSenior Consultant| consigma Management Beratung GmbHVienna, Austria
Then there is the personal situation factor. Reasons for unavailability may also come from outside of the project environment:
A difficult situation in a personal relationship, a relative becoming seriously ill, or even the project manager herself struggling with health issues.
Once the basic needs exceed a certain threshold, focus inevitably is drawn away from the project.
In my opinion if the project manager recognises being in such a situation, the first step is to reflect whether it can be handled without problematic impact to the project. If the risk for negative impact on the project exceeds the risk appetite of the project environment, the project manager should seek dialogue with the sponsor providing options, most likely including a change of the project manager.
As Elizabeth pointed out, it is the job of the project manager to act in the best interest of the project. If that is not possible, action is required. Saving Changes...
Ebenezer DaramolaManager| Ebensoft Consulting LtdLondon, United Kingdom
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