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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The gains of every project are different, when challenges occur, you think of all cost, think of all stakeholders interests and the best alternative considering all alternatives forgone. This will help make informed decision.
Involving every member of the project will bring out the best for the project because everyone will bring his idea for the betterment of the job, also having good communication skills helps in handling difficult situation
I think terminating a project while still in process will have effects on the project team because they’ve left other things to engage the project. Not forgetting the client because i know there should be a good reason terminating the project.
As to the termination before a project was fully delivered, I believe the decisions of the stakeholder- particularly the sponsor – was considered. Since there is aboslute inclusiveness, I believe the entire team has been clearly engaged and would feel less discouragement during the termination.
They considered the alternative foregone if the project will have to stay or be terminated and weighed the pros and cons, clearly spelt it out to their teams for easy disengagement.
Negotiation skills come in heavy in these scenarios so that all parties go back satisfied no matter the outcome.
I think they may have acted differently in a different context because different situations call for different approaches.
What was important for them in taking the decision they took was;
1. The ability to dictate how to handle the problem and taking critical decision to achieve goal without being discourage.
2. Ability to accept extra cost in expense of failure. If goal will be achieved but still within budget, then it’s a step worth taking.
3. The thought of collaboration was very key. That gave and alternative venue and also intermediator in communication.
Yes they will act differently in different context.
Reason been that. Every context has its own challenges and must have different approach. Because same issue in different context may demand different approach reason been that people, culture, values and many more ethics varies with context.
Communicating decisions clearly to your team, understanding project goals and the people involved is key.
It might be quite challenging to make a difficult decision on the project you are managing buh I guess it’s for the best if it will be the best option of both the project and the individual. The three individuals handle the situation well. There wouldn’t have been a better way
Wouldn’t have act differently they did well in managing emotions of stakeholders
While it may be challenging to make difficult decisions in a project, it’s necessary for effective project management. I believe that all three project managers acted appropriately in the situation. When having to end a project before it is delivered, the ability to collaborate, communicate, and view things in a positive light comes into play. Bringing all team members and stakeholders along is essential when managing a project, just like the first project manager did by sharing the concerns and then working together to find a solution to the water source issue.