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 goal of every project manager is to ensure that a project is delivered as expected and planned. However, in ensuring that the project is achieved, it must not be at the expense of the organization’s ethics and values. In summary the goal is to have a win-win at the end of everything.
The question is, in the midst of these difficult decision making, would they act differently in a different context?
Well, there might be a different approach to making difficult decisions in different context. Nonetheless, one thing is constant, in every decision taken there ought not to be a compromise as regards to the ethics and values of both parties.
Damilola Ogunsakin
From the video evidence, it’s evident that their response to the situation was likely not context-dependent. They handled it adeptly, maintaining transparency and clear communication with their team and stakeholders. By keeping their focus on the ultimate goal, they were able to navigate challenges effectively and find appropriate solutions.
Firstly I would say, the goal of the project they were working on is more important to them. Making those difficult decisions they took wasn’t simple, but the reason why the project started initially was stronger than the odds. The goal served as a driving force in making the decision.
The decision to terminate a project early isn’t a simple one at all because the team members would have invested their time and expertise in the project based on the outlined goals and plans. So then the decision of the project manager to terminate the project after considering the odds or other factors has not been to hurt the effort of the team members but to prevent a major loss at the end of the project. Loss of time, money and resources.
To the question “Would they have acted differently in a different context?” I would say No to this. Part of the quality of a good project manager is to ensure the well-being of the team members and other stakeholders and to ensure the project is successfully delivered on time and within the budget. Deciding to terminate a project early, sounds like the best decision if it contradicts the ethics of the job.
It’s better to take that tough decision than living of moving on false hope. I won’t have acted differently. They made the right choice at the perfect timing.
From the information gathered from the video, I do not think they would have acted any different in another context. My reasons are that, firstly, they all understood the goals set for the the project which was the major value of their organisation and that sets their decision in motion. They also took into cognizance the essence of collaborating as a team and made use of effective communication to achieve the desired goal irrespective of the challenges encountered. These are great skills required of any project manager, they deployed it and it allowed them get the desired result.
From my point of view, I think they would have acted the same way once it was in the interest of the project and the organization, although it may be difficult for them. As project managers, making a tough decision is part of the skill required.
From this context, they all focused on the importance of team work, clear communications, project goals and above all supportive collaborations and these variables greatly helped them and also shaped their decision making mindset which resulted to a win win situation in the various situations.
So personally, I think they still would have done same in a different context because they properly understood the importance of the aforementioned variables in project management
Flexibility is crucial when faced with tough decisions, and collaboration and sustainable teamwork are the ultimate solutions to overcoming challenging project decisions.
In each situation, the project goals, team work and collaboration was important and this help shape their decisions. Having these as priority I believe theybwould act the same way in different contexts because their decisions re shaped by the same values.
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My name is PAUL NWEKE, COHORT 16, TEAM 9.
From the video, I noticed the following from them;
– Decision making – Difficult decision to terminate a project.
– Language challenges – Language barriers.
– Funding issue – Funding challenges for a project.
Among these challenges, they were able to overcome the challenges by making sure that they followed the due process. They made sure that there was effective communication with the right authorities and channels to make sure the gap was closed properly. They made sure there was a meeting with the team and other stakeholders involved to resolve the issues. And that decision was just a wonderful one. I think this is the right thing they are supposed to do and I do not think doing otherwise in another context would yield a maximum result like what they did here – engaging the right stakeholders through a proper communication channel.