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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All the project managers did the same thing and it is still that same thing that will happen in a different content. When I said SAME THING, I mean communication, three of them had to call a meeting and brought the matter on the table, with calmness and other qualities needed.
Communication and collaboration with all stakeholders were important for the 3 project managers in making a difficult decision. They had to communicate with all stakeholders and agree on some terms before making the decision.
They would not have acted differently in a different context because of the rule of ethics in project management. There are certain morals and values that guide the project manager and team.
The three project managers had to take thier decisions based on the end goals of the project they had at hand. If it was a different sceanario or project, they would still have to make thier decisions based on the uniqueness of the project and the end goal.
The one thing all three had running which is a critical factor in any project is commnunicating with client and stakeholders on the project per time.
A project manager must not allow his or her ego come in the way, rather he /she must collaborating with all stakeholders.
The three project Managers lack skills of effective communication which almost ruin there project
And the also don’t understand there seif which to work as a team become a problem to them
They all knew that solid communication was really a key to dealing with difficult decisions with might cause slight challenge for the team or organization
All the three pms was able to manage the different encounter effectively because managing a project is no less difficult than running a small city, u have to take care of the project,resources and deadline,manage the budget and ensure proper communication and foresee potential risks .
most of the time a project manager can get to a point where he will have to make certain difficult decisions in his career That’s why it is good to stay true at all times to avoid being jammed
Time, effort, and commitments that were put in by the manager and other stakeholders including the workers were are always considered in making though decision
The three PMs would have made different choices if the opportunities that are available are different. For example the first PM wouldn’t have chosen to terminate the Project early if he sees even the smallest chance that the project is going to work giving the available information.
And to the second PM, available resources would have determined the kind of decision taken as his decisions is solely based on available resources and the interest of the project.
The Third PM who faced the problem of Language will be able to solve this language barrier with the help language translators and technologies.
So most importantly, the decisions of Project Managers should always be the interest of the Project. Good PM should know when to say No and when to say Yes and possibly when to put an end to an ongoing project as this is one of the most difficult decision that a PM has to ever make.
Options such as considering priority of projects,flexibility,involvement of relevant parties,communication barrier, reorientation of goals and a compromise to get needs met are generally important approaches to be considered by Project managers. However, in difficult and different situations other approaches can be considered based on the peculiarities of the situation at hand.
The project managers navigated challenging decisions by prioritizing solutions tailored to the unique aspects of the issues they faced. They employed various strategies, including assessing project priorities, embracing flexibility, involving relevant stakeholders for effective solutions, addressing communication barriers, realigning goals, and occasionally compromising to meet needs. Depending on the specific circumstances, the project managers might have explored additional approaches, always taking into account the distinctive nature of each challenge.
Well I believe there are some stages where one has to make difficult decisions, especially as a project manager. there were reasons that lead to the termination of those project, which the project manager and stakeholders already look at it before going through the termination process, yes it was painful but they knew it was the best solution. so I would say they wouldn’t have been indifferent about it.