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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Ultimately, I drew from the video, the inference of having to develop a solution-oriented adaptation aptitude in the face of fragile and tough decision making as a project manager, when it seems situations or circumstances won’t give you what’s normally expected or ideally desired to play out.
A Challenging situation create an opportunity for learning as a PM You have to an open mind whereby you will be able to face any situation.
Effective communication and team work without emotions is a cogent tool in project management especially after failed attempts to yield a successful project. Strategy and proper placement of the missing piece will enable success.
Communication was the key aspect that really help them and commitment to the project was also part of the factor which pilot their affairs toward achieving their goals during the project management.
The most important factor that helped them take the decisions they took was proper and effective communication between parties. From the ability to understand the reasons why the project was pulled to coming to a compromise about what the technical manager needed, which was a buffer, up till the uderstanding of the need for proper communication, even if it was in a second language, just enumerates the cogent use of what is the main dish of Project managers, “Communication”.
There is a key element that is similar among the experts which is communication and collaboration. Will they act differently in another scenario? My answer will be No.
What was common and prevalent amongst all three expert is communication. Each might have handled the scenarios differently but all used the communication skill. In all, it is imperative to know what form of communication works for your team.
All of the project managers were trying to make decisions that will not terminate all the hard work the team members have put into the project. We can also see the use of communication in making difficult decisions . The project managers try to limit damage(s) or avoid them.
What is important and common to the 3 scenarios is that a challenging situation presents a great learning opportunity whether it is from a fully completed project or one stopped abruptly. In addition, trying to stay positive is equally as important. Finally communicating adequately with the teams helps everyone to navigate through and propose the best of solution. Communication enhances team work!
what i got from the video, dealing with difficult situations require constant and effective communication, and every project manager should have an appropriate method of communicating difficult situation and strategies to take when the need arises.
Challenging situation create an opportunity for learning. This is where communication comes in. As a project manager, you communicate with team members in order to make a good decision.