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 three experts emphasized the importance of thorough evaluation, proactive problem-solving, and learning from past experiences when making difficult decisions in project management. Key factors in their decision-making process included open communication with stakeholders and team members, ensuring that everyone understood the implications and reasoning behind their choices. They recognized that adapting their approach to communication, particularly in diverse linguistic contexts, was crucial for fostering collaboration and ensuring that all voices were heard. If faced with a different context, such as a more culturally homogeneous team or a different industry, they might prioritize different aspects of communication or decision-making. For example, in a more familiar environment, they could rely on established relationships and less formal communication channels, whereas, in a diverse setting, they would need to be more deliberate in ensuring clarity and inclusivity in their messaging to facilitate understanding and engagement. The adaptability of their approach would be guided by the specific dynamics and challenges presented in each context.
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The experts in the video spotted and tackled their impending mishap head-on. They were not afraid/shy to bring into the solution all parties involved to strike a balance. I admire the flexibility of their technics in problem solving. It is not cast on stone. And I do not think they would have acted differently given a different context because it has become a norm for them over time.
The three major skills applied are Communication, proactivity and Collaboration.
These experts spoke on different challenges faced and how they were solved. One common way they both dealt with the situation was through communication.
As a PM, understand how best to communicate with stakeholders. I took from this session that project has different strokes, and a clear understanding of the project goals and objectives is very important.
From this 3 experts in this video, I learnt that Different strokes for different projects, every project has its uniqueness even in challenges, keeping the objective of each project in mind sustains the success of a project, and it is necessary to evaluste all possible advantages and disadvantages during the planning process, Analyse potential challenges and proffer possible solutions risk assessment is necessary to be involved in our planning stage, to avert recurrence in the future take document lessons learnt to be put into consideration for subsequent projects.
Decision making and especially in between a project can be straining but Certain Decisions must be taken for the Benefit of Everyone involved.
Dealing with difficult decisions in project management requires a structured approach. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
_Step 1: Define the Problem_
1. Clearly articulate the issue
2. Gather relevant data and information
3. Identify stakeholders and their interests
_Step 2: Assess Options_
1. Generate potential solutions
2. Evaluate pros and cons of each option
3. Consider risks and opportunities
_Step 3: Evaluate Criteria_
1. Establish decision-making criteria (e.g., cost, time, quality)
2. Weight criteria based on project priorities
3. Assess options against criteria
_Step 4: Make a Decision_
1. Choose the best option
2. Consider seeking input from stakeholders or experts
3. Document decision rationale
_Step 5: Communicate and Implement_
1. Inform stakeholders of the decision
2. Develop an implementation plan
3. Monitor progress and adjust as needed
_Decision-Making Techniques:_
1. Cost-benefit analysis
2. Decision trees
3. Pareto analysis
4. Six Thinking Hats
5. SWOT analysis
I learnt from the 3 experts in the video that:
1) Evaluating all possible pros and cons of a project while creating a plan with your project team is very important.
2) Provide a possible solution /suggest way out of any risk or issues envisaged while planning.
3) There is always a lesson to learn from any difficult decision made to help strengthen your planing a future project.
Different stroke for different project. Having the goal of every project in minds can keep it going. Yes, we may get to the point where we have to compromise to accommodate and also for the good of the project but we should also be able to know when the project isn’t making any headway anymore and call it a stop.
Difficult? YES, but we have to do what we have to do for the benefits of everyone.
I believe they took important decisions that was necessary for the success of the project. Every decision they took was equally important to the success of the project.
As a project manager you are responsible for the project, so you’re accountable for its development.
The decision taken was for the best interest of the organisation ,and through effective communication with stakeholders issues were resolved.
they would’ve acted differently in the sense that different project has different approach.
It’s not all your engagement that you get to finish. Whenever, circumstances that are beyond the scope of your duties appears either as a result of inadequacies, forcemajor or lack of communications. And it defile known better solutions, the best thing would have been to let go of it not to further strain the bad relationship.
It’s not all your engagement that you get to finish. Whenever, circumstances that are beyond the scope of your duties appears either as a result of inadequacies, forcemajor or lack of communications. And it defile known better solutions, the best thing would have been to let go of it not to further strain the bad relationship.