Depends on the number and complexity of projects being managed. PM's that manage multiple projects often work multiple split shifts, or slices of the day is a better way to put it. I haven't seen a best practice in this area, and there probably shouldn't be one as it's too situational to be relevant.
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Mar 15, 2018 2:07 AM
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Eric SimmsSenior Program ManagerBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Whatever schedule best meets the needs of the project is the one to choose.
That said, I think split schedules work best in most cases, for they allow PMs to increase their efficiency by working when their efforts will have the most impact. For example, I could work for four hours in the morning, giving assignments to team members and resolving issues. I could then take a four hour break, during which time my teams will perform the assigned tasks. I'd then work another four hours, and I'd spend that time evaluating my team's work and providing feedback that would await them when they began work the following day. If I had worked a straight eight hour shift I wouldn't be able to evaluate the team's work until the next day, and I wouldn't get feedback to them until late in the morning. Saving Changes...
Hossam HosniSenior Hydrographic Surveyor| Gulf Dredging and General Contracting CoAlexandria, Egypt
Mar 15, 2018 12:40 AM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Depends on the number and complexity of projects being managed. PM's that manage multiple projects often work multiple split shifts, or slices of the day is a better way to put it. I haven't seen a best practice in this area, and there probably shouldn't be one as it's too situational to be relevant.
It depends on the need of the project that you are involved in. In one of the occasions, I had to work one shift of 20 hours for 4 weeks during Ramadan and summer in Abu Dhabi in a rapid deployment project so I can be on site instead of two shifts of 24 hours (12x12). I think it depends on your project structure how sensitive and how far you can trust your asst PM. Saving Changes...
TN SwaminathanProject Coordinator| FLSmidthChennai, Tamilnadu, India
It depends on type of project and the country/area of project you are involved in. To my knowledge and my experience, to meet the customer expectations and to resolve any issues, you should be able to be live on 24/7.
I have involved in some of the Indian projects, there is no time limit for my working. Sometime, I got calls after 10.00 pm also... :). If I didn't accept the calls, the next day will be head breaking... Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Agree with Sante. It is interesting to hear others experiences. Saving Changes...
