Better Projects: As a project manager

30 September 2009

As a project manager

Posted by Craig Brown

As a project manager my job involves two main responsibilities;

Providing an environment condusive for the team to do their best work
Keep the client informed about progress, specifically addressing expected budget schedule and scope.

As a project team member - or customer - does anything else stand out as important?

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2 comments:

ElizabethOct 1, 2009 04:11 AM
Thanks for a helpful post.

I recently attended the Introduction to Project Management course delivered by the training provider at which I work.

The trainer emphasised the importance not only of effective communication on the part of the PM - as mentioned in your post - but also regular, accurate updates from team members about the progress of their work.
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Craig BrownOct 4, 2009 08:54 PM
Hi Elizabeth

The points I put up are correct and important but incomplete.

Something imporant is missing from this point of view of project management; ensuring the client gets value for their investment.

That's the thing that too many project managers leave off their list of things to do.
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