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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Keeping an eye on the objective of the project.
Carrying team members along.
Giving feedback to stakeholders.
Keeping an eye on what the most important objective is or the reason why decisions are made or will be made makes the difficult decision worth making.
However, a firm but clear relay of information to all the stakeholders needs to be made by the project manager
Dealing with difficult decision in project is bound to making especially when making a project so the best way to deal with is by gathering relevant information and data.Find the solution to the problem, also can consult the team member,make decision and implement the decision to deal with the problem
Challenges can come in different forms when managing projects-either from within or from external factors.
The most important thing is the ability of a project manager to differentiate where the problem is coming from, lay all cards on the table , communicate clearly the pros and cons of the project, and come to a definitive conclusion with everyone leaving satisfied.
Adesola loveth
Cohort 13 Team2
I think the key point that helped them was ability to communicate with stakeholders and Teammates, even when the situation looked daunting.
They were able to deal with the difficulties that came along with the disagreements among stakeholders.
One thing I learnt from one of the speakers is ability to place priority on projects so as to identify which is to be set below or dissolved totally.
They considered the goals and objectives, as well as the team involved, knowing how to communicate withe them appropriately and clearly.
what was important for them is the organization goal, stakeholders in involved in the project as well as the project itself, They would definitely act differently in a different context Different project require different approach. Project managers are skilled with understanding the project at hand, effective planning, the ability to navigate through issues and challenges in projects in order to achieve the best result.
As project manager in a construction space, Decision making whether its difficult or simple should be communicated to before or after to the stakeholders .
Any decision we are making should have human face in it i.e our environment.
The company goal is the 3 experts’ focal point in making the decision. The company goal and vision drive their decisions and when it comes to different contexts, their decision will still be driven by the goal and vision of the company.
For me I think what helped the first PMs was their willingness to compromise and strike common ground with other stakeholders. Being able to compromise is a very rare skill especially when people from diverse backgrounds and groups are involved reason being that most humans are very keen towards feeding their egos especially when it involves significant projects. And with regards to the last PM with language barrier I think what could have helped him to take decisions was his focus on the projects because either way the project has to be done also I think maintaining a friendly approach could have contributed to success in such situations.
If they were to be in different situations or circumstances I believe they would have taken more linear approach that wouldn’t warrant much or compromise or learning different or difficult languages because it would help streamline the process of project execution.
Mfon Brendan
Cohort 13
Team 9
Dealing with difficult situations
Each of the PmS as seen in the video dealt with unique issues like;
having to terminate a project mid-way
Setting up a venue
Language challenge in communication
Teams who were angry and frustrated about past issues.
But in all these three cases one way that helped them deal with the situations which was common for all three PMs was proper communication.
What was important for each of them was peculiar to each PM, for 1
It was important to make the team see that there was a greater option in canceling the ongoing project, to focus on the skills and knowledge gained during the process.
To another PM it was important to add value and bring people together even though they were from different countries.
In handling difficult situations it is important to take people back to their goals, encourage the parties involved to leave the baggage out the door,
As a PM it is also important to be ready to collaborate with the different parties to ensure that their goals or needs are achieved which is the ultimate aim, in doing this you must be open and transparent
Awesome communication played a crucial role