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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what was important for them in each situation was the project. They were all focused on the project goals and found solutions to problems that might hinder achieving this goals.
if they were found in a different situation i think they will act differently because not all problems are the same so the approach cannot be the same.
These experts faced a tough choice. They had clear goals, but it wasn’t easy to solve the problems. Nobody wants to end a project early, especially when others have put in a lot of effort. They tried to prevent setbacks with safety measures, but if those didn’t work, they had no choice but to stop the project.
Now, to the question of whether they’d act differently in another situation, the answer is yes. There could be many reasons for terminating the project, like not enough resources, natural disasters, or even the sponsor’s decision. In a different situation, they might have made a different, better choice.
These three expert have thought and goals laid out for them. In case of early termination project, it could not be easy because of the time, efforts, resources and manpower put into the project. Like she readily said, the termination also, resulted to positive and negative feedback. Also, on one point, they have to compromise. Language barrier is also put difficulties in decision making.
What is more important to a PM is to always lead the mind of the team or stakeholders towards the goal as well as ensuring serene workspace. i.e ensuring that the team are in their good state of mind.
Its also important to find a safe landing towards every decision as far as that decision would the compromise the core goal of the organisation/project.
These three experts are on top of the discussions. They had their goals well planned for. they didn’t give up and one of them mentioned termination of a project, it is assumed that their was no other option for her to choose termination of project.
On the issue of termination of contract, I think another route ought to have been taken. Actually, i do not know what led to the termination but if it is a default from the client, it could lead to litigation because the contractor must have purchased a bond, mobilise, etc except if the project was terminated at the planning level
These experts are at the top of their discussion making ladders although hard and difficult to decide but will with the help of communication and transparency in achieving a common goal
These experts were at the top of their decisions making ladder, although difficult yet engaging in communication and transparency in resolving their issues to attain organisation goals.
These experts made the right decisions based on the situation at hand. They also did well in being transparent and communicating the current situation to their stakeholders. I also observed that in every project, free flow of communication is very important especially in international projects.
The three were good in their decisions though difficult but Employing communication and transparency in resolving their issues to attain organisation goals.