Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Sometimes, you find yourself just indulged in Micro-Managing certain things. Do you believe PM's should be involved in Micro Management when the Team is there and why. Thanks. Saving Changes...
Chintan Jariwala, PMP, CSMProject Manager, IT Business Analyst| Sailfin Technologies India Pvt LtdSurat, Gujarat, India
Dec 18, 2015 3:44 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Hi Paolo,
I would start first by saying that the core project management team should be well trained. If there is shortage of qualified personnel then the best thing is to have them trained (Courses) so they can realize the importance of the planning not only in projects but in personal life. I can't imagine people undergoing projects without planning ! Even if I want to buy coffee, I plan where from and if I have enough money and look at the time.
Hope this helps.
Hi Rami,
I have seen many Project Managers working in such a way, described by Paolo, because many time they get the Target date even before getting the actual requirement. In IT Industry, It is common to start working with untrained team mates, get them trained if the budget & time permits else work with them as they are.
It's one of bitter truths of IT Industry.
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2 replies by Rami Kaibni
Dec 18, 2015 12:24 PM
Rami Kaibni
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I tend to agree with you on that - For every rule in the world, there are exception. Yet, it is always better to plan no matter what.
Dec 19, 2015 2:02 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Chintan, check this out, it will give you a better idea.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 18, 2015 6:11 AM
Replying to Sandilyan Ramadoss
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You're right Rami. I'm inline with that,
To solve problem one need to understand intricacies, and may need to closely monitor sometime so that it doesn't appear again or to make sure controlled. So, could you comment on what exactly the micro-managed is, you might have come across on or might have got more view from your question. just, how do we simple state / define what involves micro-management.
It is very interesting and it will help explain my point of view behind the question.Some of the examples of micro managing mentioned are very true like:
You constantly want to know where all your team members are and what they’re working on and You prefer to be cc’d on all emails.
I can add the below to the list as signs of micro-management:
1- Resist delegating work 2- Immerse themselves in the work assigned to others 3- Look at the detail instead of the big picture 4- Discourage others from making decisions 5- Get involved in the work of others without consulting them 6- Monitor what’s least important and expect regular reports on miscellany 7- Push aside the experience and knowledge of colleagues 8- Focus on the wrong priorities 9 - Have a de-motivated team
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 18, 2015 6:34 AM
Replying to Chintan Jariwala, PMP, CSM
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In my experience, Micro-Management comes only when you have no or less trust in your team / member. I can give following reason right now :
1. You are excellent when working individually : I have seen many who are superb individually but when the time comes to work with a team, they tend to micro-manage because they are not sure the team will deliver as expected.
2. EGO : Sometimes, It is sheer EGO thinking that they cannot work without your micro-management.
3. Your team / member are not trustworthy : Your team member are not working properly & you want to achieve the targets thus cover the traits of team by Micro-managing.
These are the few i recon.
I totally agree with that, however, sometimes the problem is with the lack of leadership skills in the PM and insecurity at the same time. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 18, 2015 7:40 AM
Replying to Chintan Jariwala, PMP, CSM
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Hi Rami,
I have seen many Project Managers working in such a way, described by Paolo, because many time they get the Target date even before getting the actual requirement. In IT Industry, It is common to start working with untrained team mates, get them trained if the budget & time permits else work with them as they are.
It's one of bitter truths of IT Industry.
I tend to agree with you on that - For every rule in the world, there are exception. Yet, it is always better to plan no matter what. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 18, 2015 7:40 AM
Replying to Chintan Jariwala, PMP, CSM
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Hi Rami,
I have seen many Project Managers working in such a way, described by Paolo, because many time they get the Target date even before getting the actual requirement. In IT Industry, It is common to start working with untrained team mates, get them trained if the budget & time permits else work with them as they are.
It's one of bitter truths of IT Industry.
Chintan, check this out, it will give you a better idea.
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