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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Decision making is one of the difficult tool a project manager must have. This is because at some point during the project he/she might be faced with difficulty in which they might not be able to meet up with the deadline. A project manager must be prepared at all times to face some difficult situation which might require making tough decision.
Some Challenges faced by the project managers were difficult choices of terminating a project due to changing situations, inadequate resources, community and language barrier.
However they were able to navigate the situation through communicating again the purpose or goals to achieve and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop contingency plans in ensuring that the original goals were achieved
Decision making is one of the most difficult tool, a project manager must always be prepared to face some difficult situations that will require tough decision.
We are learning from top project managers and it can help us to restructure ourselves for the task ahead
Addressing conflicts in a professional setting is key to the success of project. A clear communications had to be made and the interest of the project should be the ultimate goal.
I believe the three project managers would have acted differently, they will act base on their capability to take care of the challenges,they might have different views and that can make them take different decisions
Certainly. The three project managers actions would have been based on the specific challenges or difficulties they encountered. The nature of these challenges would have influenced the decisions made.
In the situation faced by the three project manager, they had to decide on whether to cancel/terminate an ongoing project or fix the issues that came up. They demonstrated good communication skill with the stakeholders in tackling the issue that came up in the project.
They would probably have acted differently because different projects brings in different client/stakeholders.
In each of those situations, the project managers were faced with challenges past their capabilities.
For the project manager that had to terminate the project mid way, her approach was superb, and I think I’ll make use of it if I was ever faced with the same challenge.
Communication is an essential part of project management, all three experts have demonstrated a skillful use of this tool throughout the projects.
They would not have acted differently in a different context because being a project manager you must communicate clearly and openly, the ability to work with other team members and experience over the years made them to come together to solve the challenges that would have affected the successful execution of the project.
the three expert has to come together and work as a team, although they have difficult decisions to make this one project. the reason why I said they have to come together as a team is because they have put heads together and know what the challenge is and as well know the head way for them. they act differently in a different context, can make they not to achieve the project execution..
Yes. The project managers would have acted differently pending on the kind of challenge or difficulties they met. The kind of difficulty you encounter as a project manager will determine the kind of decisions to make. As a project manager, we shouldn’t be scared to break any bad news to the stakeholders or clients and also be able to profer solutions.