What can we do to reduce the negative impact on new generations and how to preserve the values of the systematic Project Management? Unfortunately, this kind of programs is promoting the following statement. "Every handyman is a Project Manager". Personally and Professionally I struggle with that every single day.
Can you share your thoughts, please? Saving Changes...
Well in essence they are all project managers, simply because they are managing a project. There's no getting away from the definition. However, what quality of project manager is a totally different question. Certainly these renovation DIY "project managers" may not be able to manage complex projects inside organizations (unless they are actually project managers by trade). Then again, I don't think they claim to be professional project managers, just DIY home-based ones. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Like it or not, every person in this world is performing project management from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed. Then, they are project managers. Project management practices are performing into our daily life. The difference when you like put them into the work life is the degree of formality and the environment. Environment means that the organization has defined project management process as components of the organizaional strategy then people that works inside the project chain must follow defined techniques and behaviors. What you stated is there from 1980 up to date. There is nothing to do with new generations. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
A lot of responsibility falls on the organization. It is their processes, standards, and expectations which ultimately defines what it means to be a project manager w/in their organization. Some place high importance on it with a strong, dynamic PMO, while other's have do not have a PMO or one that is barely visible with a lack of respect for the project management profession. In these settings, there is no established need or requirement of what's needed to fill their project management roles, if they have them. Saving Changes...
A project manager is any person who is responsible for the completion of any kind of project. May it be a professional or a DIY. The project management teaches us how to do it in a better, coordinated, synchronized way using best practices evolved with ages of experience. I think you should not feel bad because being a project manager you use those practices to improve the probability of project success. Saving Changes...
I agree with you all. However, the negative impact will hurt the development of the country if we do not preserve the values of PM and encourage good practices and systematic approach to the project management.
It is not only on the small scale, it is even on the bigger scale which makes me sometimes worry and depressed. Saving Changes...
I support your concerns as these shows usually neglect to highlight the extensive domain experience of the accidental PM they are highlighting OR the nature of the "project" is so low complexity that you'd never use a professional PM.
All we can do is educate stakeholders with evidence showing the difference between a poorly managed project and professional managed one.
Kiron
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Feb 04, 2018 4:37 PM
Kevin Drake
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During my tutorial hours in Uni for project management, it takes me extra efforts, in the beginning, to shift the level of undergraduates because they think it is all about the reality show and they think that I am teaching theory far away from reality.
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Henry HattenrathProject Consultant| Tectonic Engineering MSA LLCNew York, Ny, United States
Handy man REALITY shows may reduce every project, such as home improvement, renovation, plumbing/electrical repair and landscape renewal, into a short duration, it is hardly the actual case. The only viewers that believe the smoothness and simplicity are those who have never managed or participated in the type of work. It always seems easy and fast, but professionals know that the shows are for entertainment and there is no direct portrayal or correlation to actual experience in managing and realizing projects.
Note: A PBS show on real estate projects more often than not did encounter projects with unforeseen conditions, scope creep, schedule extensions and cost overruns. Added funds always seemed available! Saving Changes...
I support your concerns as these shows usually neglect to highlight the extensive domain experience of the accidental PM they are highlighting OR the nature of the "project" is so low complexity that you'd never use a professional PM.
All we can do is educate stakeholders with evidence showing the difference between a poorly managed project and professional managed one.
Kiron
During my tutorial hours in Uni for project management, it takes me extra efforts, in the beginning, to shift the level of undergraduates because they think it is all about the reality show and they think that I am teaching theory far away from reality. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
My point is: there is not negative impact. As Kiron said, is up to us. Saving Changes...
Steve WilliamsFunctional Manager| LDSB HoldingsMiami, Fl, United States
I agree with Kevin that there is some troublesome debate on the value of a professional PM. Especially when the term is so loosly used for anyone doing a one time project with a specific start and stop date. It is even used loosley and often times incorrectly in manufacturing. A lot of times it is not a project but something that is operational and actually a process done annually. These are times I get to help document and develop a process for our clients to show why it's is not a project per se as much as planned maintenance for example. Kevin it is bothersome but I tend to see it as an opportunity to bring value to the profession and intentionally get involved to help show the difference and create a culture that knows the difference. Saving Changes...
