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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As a project manager you be ale to handle stakeholders when dealing with a project as we have bee taught that stakeholders can affect our projects. In the context of the video terminating an ongoing project can be a very tough decision to make and its also has effect on the team members because they have invested more of there time in doing the project and seeing it been taken up will have adverse effect on them and there should be away the project manager let the clients know the project cant just be taken down like that without considering the emotions of the team
As a Project Manager, I would open my mind to always face challenges or difficult situations in carrying out a project and finalizing it. Issues of terminating a project early, communication, transparency and compromise are truly some things that would be faced but now for me I would look at the client or the people and address this squarely. I would ensure that we are on the same page when we communicate and ensure we understand each other. If it is a case of language barrier, I would bring in an interpreter to help make the job easy so we also understand each other. Issues of terminating the project , yes can be quite frustrating but this should also have been well planned out in the initial discussion with the client so that it could be a win win situation for both parties. I would also want to find out why they are terminating it early and if they have a future to still take on the project. Being transparent is very key as this would ensure that there are no hitches. This must just be very clear.
Dealing with difficult situations is something that a project manager should be prepared for and as seen in the video clip collaboration with the stakeholders is very important when faced with a difficult situation.Also the ability to analyze the pros and cons before taking a decision is vital in handling difficult situations.
I feel that they might act different depending on the situation at hand as projects differ and situations differ to. However, a project manager should be able to understand the situation and come up with a decision that will work as a mitigation to the difficult situation at hand.
situations determine decisions and actions which can change in other varying circumstances.
there dealing with difficult situations, the company’s overall interest should drive decision given different situations. Collaboration among the experts here is noticed and instrumental to handling the situation.
The language issue can be resolved by
1. Bringing in a translator
2. Creating an atmosphere that favors sense of belonging to all
I believe it takes a lot of deep thinking and analysis to make tough decisions.
I respect the professionals in the video shared to brace up to the challenge and think through strategically.
Terminating a job early is really a tough one because a lot of hardwork, time, and efforts have been put in place to ensure that the project will be success but I believe that this is where communication comes in
As a PM, you will need to carry your team along with any development and keep them abreast of any decision affecting the project.
Language is a barrier but that shouldn’t be a tough decision not to embark on a project.
With the use of language translator, the right information and communication will be passed to ensure a smooth sail of the project.
PM should ensure that they have explored all possible options within their reach before taking difficult decisions.
Like the saying goes, tough situations do not last long but tough people do.
I’m of the opinion that there was no options left other than terminating the project..though terminating a project is a difficult decision to make especially when all options
Have been exhausted.
Kazeem Team 7
As a project manager you be ale to handle stakeholders when dealing with a project as we have bee taught that stakeholders can affect our projects. In the context of the video terminating an ongoing project can be a very tough decision to make and its also has effect on the team members because they have invested more of there time in doing the project and seeing it been taken up will have adverse effect on them and there should be away the project manager let the clients know the project cant just be taken down like that without considering the emotions of the team members.
Language should not be a barrier in project management as we all know communication is way more important in PM, what could be done is properly communicating plans of the projects to the stakeholder involving in the projects and disseminating information from time to time maybe it may involve using a translator to disseminate information from time to time at the appropriate time.
Yes,because we the people involved have different personalities and temperaments.
Dealing with difficult situations depends on the nature of the situation and what is needed to resolve the situation.
* The challenge of terminating an ongoing project early is a tough decision to make and as a Project Manager, there must be a way to resolve it in order to get the project going. Some of the decision that can be taken include but not limited to the following:
+ Getting the client to take care of the contingencies that were not initially captured in the budget of the project.
+ Motivating the team member to keep up the spirit to the completion of the project.
+ Compromise may be needed a times to enable the needed stakeholders fully participate and also to strengthen the relationship among team members.
* In the situation of handling difficult decision of communication barriers as a result of social difference, educational dichotomy, ethnic and language differences, as a PM, the following steps can be taken to deal with such situation:
+ Step up the gap differences among team members probably by introducing a common room where all come in to interact no matter the class difference.
+ Giving room for expression of individual opinions in order to give a sense of belonging to all.
+ Bring in translators where you the challenge of communication problems as a result of language barrier.
Dr. Taiwo O. Adeyinka
Team 3
For me, I think it was their ability to improvise and think outside the box in that difficult situation to make the project a success, and everybody goes home happy and satisfied. If tables were to be turned, they would have still improvised, except the tables were in their favor.
Micah Chijioke Madu
Project Management
Cohort 12
Team 6
I am of the opinion that the experts in the video for today’s lesson would have acted differently given a different scenario.
The reason for my position above:
Actions of such nature in project management are usually reactive to existing situations. This simply means that different situations solicit different actions or reactions from Project Managers. Therefore, given a different situation, a Project Manager’s line of thought and decision will adaptively change.
If the expert in the video opted for early project termination because the global trend has made the project obsolete, that decision wouldn’t have been reached if the global trend still favoured the project.
The same applies to the change that was made to the sports venue (an additional water infrastructure construction to meet the water supply requirement for the event). That decision was occasioned by the critical lack of adequate water supply in the venue. If the situation was different and there was no need to mitigate, then there wouldn’t have even been a meeting to discuss a nonexistent situation, and the client wouldn’t have incurred that additional cost. The same goes with the other situations presented in the video. Situations necessitate decisions and actions which change given alternate circumstances.
I think what was important for the three experts was the ability to collaborate and adjust to situations to get the required outcome.
For me, I don’t think they might have done otherwise aside from collaboration.