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A project manager is a
person who is responsible for achieving the project goals and objectives by
making best possible use of resources i.e. budget, time and labor. Some
of the key elements in the overall success or failure of every type of project
in any industry or field are the personality and the leadership skills of the project manager. The personal characteristics of the most successful project
managers tend to be very similar and all contribute to producing a great leader
who can overcome difficulties and ensure that the projects are delivered
consistently and successfully. Great project managers should possess-
(i) Persuasiveness- The power of influence of any leader or
manager needs to be sharpened as there will be numerous occasions throughout a
project where persuasion may be the only way forward.
(ii) Motivation- Good project managers always motivate a team or
an individual, whenever necessary so that they can work hard to meet deadlines.
A motivated team will always give better work. Motivation is the biggest factor
in the success of any project.
(iii) Being strong willed- A project manager should able to resist
pressure from clients or other stakeholders to alter the project plan through
change requests, changing deadlines or a reduction in budget, staff or other
resources.
(iv) Dealing with Prejudice- Dealing with prejudice is very
important to avoid creating a situation where the project team does not have
appropriate faith in the project manager’s abilities and such a situation is
guaranteed to result in a project failure.
(v) Problem Solving- Every project will have certain issues, so
the way a project manager deals with problems and issues is critical to a
project success.
How to Plan a Project- A project manager can plan a project in
many ways -
(i) Communication with the Stakeholders- Great project managers
always communicate with stakeholders in an appropriate manner.
(ii) Define the Scope of the Project- It is essential to prevent
any later miscommunication among the stakeholders and the sponsors.
(iii) Creating Goals- Good project managers have to create project
goals which are explicit and easy to understand. The goals provide the course
of action that needs to be proposed for the project to get started and
executed.
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