What Does Effective Project Management Require?
A variety of skills are required to manage an undertaking effectively.
Designing the work, team, tasks, and resources to complete the project.
Communication of the project plan to members of the project team and other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting the time, cost and quality required to achieve the objectives of the project.
Schedule and alter the timeline of the project to accommodate challenges or changes to the scope.
Documenting the project’s results, evaluating the effectiveness of the project and planning for the transition to new projects.
Determining the project’s responsibilities and assigning each task to one of the team members.
Breaking large, overwhelming projects down into smaller tasks that are easier to manage and milestones.
Utilizing tools such as Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create a visual timeline, plan out tasks or schedules, as well as to adjust schedules and connect tasks.
Collaboration with different project team members and stakeholders in order to be aware of their needs, concerns and expectations.
Create a vision that is shared, and a communication strategy to ensure that everyone in the team are aware of the project objectives and how they are aligned with the company’s goals. They should also be aware their role in achieving these objectives.
Assuring that all team members and other stakeholders are fully involved throughout the process from planning to completion.
Document and store all aspects of a plan, including deliverables, communication and risk management.
When the project is finished A good project manager monitors any outstanding invoices and arranges an informal meeting to review the project’s success, or to highlight ways similar projects could be improved.