3 experts have described difficult decisions they had to take in one project.
Now think about what was important for them in taking the decision the took. Would they act differently in a different context? Why?
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The decision-making process for these experts was influenced by factors such as project constraints, stakeholder considerations, and risk assessment. In a different context, these factors would vary, and thus, the experts might make different decisions to adapt to the specific circumstances and optimize project outcomes.
In my opinion, All three project Managers made sure they identified the challenges facing each projects after critical analysis and wasn’t afraid to communicate with their clients/sponsors of the best way to handle the situation.
Making decision is an integral part of project management. As hard as some decisions can be you just have to make them. Also, communicate appropriately as a project manager.
Communication with all stakeholders was important which the project managers did. I believe they would not act differently in a different situation because communication with stakeholders is important in any decision making
Taking hard decision as Project manager is often required as this program has stated in some.of our lectures and considering the 3 Project managers decisions which feel was key as they couldn’t have done anything rather than take those decisions and at times these decisions i mean all 3 may come in the life of the same project at different times. Because communication is key in project management proper mode and language of communication need be developed to enhance the proper decision making. So also seeing a possible demand need as in the evnt and making adequate ,alternate solution to cater for the inadequacy carrying every stakeholder involved so no one is caught unaware as well as getting the matter provided for though at extra cost but to the satisfaction of the client. While lastly even with things done effectively there difficult time that have a closure or having to work outside of the stipulated period to get things done. Those are also tough decisions which need to be made and effectively seen through.
As once said decision determine destiny and the outcome of endeavor.As project managers there are critical period our project execution.It is expedient that we embark on critical reasoning to think out of the box to make the best decision in the interest of our project.
Some of these major decision may be based on the underlisted:
i.Communication issue
ii.Limited available resources to meet up a particular task
iii.Decision to rent or outright purchase
However, no matter the what the challenges may be, it is clear that there will always be away out of the dilemma,
I think that, as a project manager, you should be ready for some hard decisions. Having foreseen pitfalls that cannot be managed or cannot be avoided, you don’t keep wasting resources or iu will end up sinking your name, the sponsor’s resources and other available resources. So, no, I don’t think they should have made another decision . Although, a PM is not to be rigid, adaptability is key in all projects being handled.
Some decisions they took were quite hard to take but I think the did the right thing.
They were proactive in their decision making.
They involved the Stakeholders, team members and everyone supposedly involved in the project.
l might have deal in the same way or different way as sometimes you need to find yourself in such situations to take certain actions in other to achieve a set goals
All 3 project managers interviewed gave their best response in each difficult situation.
I don’t think they will act different in other situations. I would have acted the same way in similar situations.
I think what was important in the decisions each PM took in each situation is
1. For first PM to terminate a project early, he considered all available options, then communicated his decision
2. For the second PM, be positive, take lessons, seek for solutions. Also take your stakeholders back to the goals set to be achieved, make compromise to meet the needs of stakeholders.
3. For the 3rd PM, working in a foreign with different language was a challenge but find a way to communicate and meet the needs of stakeholders will ensure a successful project.
All three project Managers responded and we’re proactive in their decision making.
From communicating with Stakeholders, collaborating with team members ensuring that the situation were handled and managed effectively as to meet the isls and objectives set out.
Handling or dealing with situations and projects differ, so l might have deal in the same way or different way .