George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
If in 2017 someone wants to start a career path in Project Management, what are the few advises you would give him.
What are the 7 things you think he/she should know about the reality of been a PM.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
This is a personal answer, it might be helpful to someone out there, and as I said, if you do wish to share, answer as if you were speaking to your younger self. Saving Changes...
AKSHAY JAINPlanning Group Leader| YOKOGAWA, BahrainGwalior, Mp, India
1) You will be responsible for smooth running & result of project but you may not have required resources, authority and power to get certain things done 2) Enough budget may not be available in most of the cases 3) Government and other agencies will not bother your schedule or budget, they will do things as they want, this may create huge disturbance in project.4) Key resources may leave at some critical time 5) Many time unplanned things will be forced by higher ups which may not be project priority. 6) There may be scope changes and new demand from clients without additional payment 7) You might have irregular schedule and excess working hours, many times you may miss your week ends.
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Dec 26, 2016 5:41 AM
George Lewis
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Akshay - Sounds to me like PM's ought to be like magicians, work with low budget, with no time and with constant changing of scope. Great Job we have.
George, here are 7 things a newbie should know, but are not limited to -
1. Knowing how to communicate at each level
2. Knowing stakeholders
3. Making optimum use of templates & resources
4. Delegating responsibility
5. Being a good decision player
6. Recognizing team
7. Following best practices
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Dec 26, 2016 5:45 AM
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Anupam - I agree, communicating well with stakeholders is key to a newbie success.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Dec 25, 2016 9:46 AM
Replying to AKSHAY JAIN
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1) You will be responsible for smooth running & result of project but you may not have required resources, authority and power to get certain things done 2) Enough budget may not be available in most of the cases 3) Government and other agencies will not bother your schedule or budget, they will do things as they want, this may create huge disturbance in project.4) Key resources may leave at some critical time 5) Many time unplanned things will be forced by higher ups which may not be project priority. 6) There may be scope changes and new demand from clients without additional payment 7) You might have irregular schedule and excess working hours, many times you may miss your week ends.
Akshay - Sounds to me like PM's ought to be like magicians, work with low budget, with no time and with constant changing of scope. Great Job we have. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Dec 26, 2016 2:15 AM
Replying to Anupam
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George, here are 7 things a newbie should know, but are not limited to -
1. Knowing how to communicate at each level
2. Knowing stakeholders
3. Making optimum use of templates & resources
4. Delegating responsibility
5. Being a good decision player
6. Recognizing team
7. Following best practices
Anupam - I agree, communicating well with stakeholders is key to a newbie success. Saving Changes...
saurabh mahajanPMP, ITIL, PRINCE2| vodafonePune, Maharashtra, India
1) Know company and client culture - will help to interact better
2) Have emotional quotient - will help to understand better
3) Be good at communicating - will help to make other understand better
4) Be a good leader - will gain respect
5) Be curious - will learn more
6) Be polite even when refusing - will avoid conflicts
7) Be visionary - will help to plan well
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Dec 27, 2016 6:48 AM
George Lewis
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Saurabh - yes, I agree on those 7, especially the #3 communication
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Dec 27, 2016 6:22 AM
Replying to saurabh mahajan
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1) Know company and client culture - will help to interact better
2) Have emotional quotient - will help to understand better
3) Be good at communicating - will help to make other understand better
4) Be a good leader - will gain respect
5) Be curious - will learn more
6) Be polite even when refusing - will avoid conflicts
7) Be visionary - will help to plan well
Saurabh - yes, I agree on those 7, especially the #3 communication Saving Changes...
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