Here are some tips which I summarized based on my reading on how to manage project.
1. What is the role of the project?
– develop proses management skills
– built your intepersonal skills
– built a support network
2. Get a solid team ready
– exceptional people matter
– convey confidence in your team
– recognize good performance
3. What is the true need?
– document the problem
– share the document
– get approval to focus on the true need
4. Financial analysis
– cash inflows
– cost outflows
– cash flow table
5. Conduct formal kickoff
– identify which stakeholders to attend
– Plan management presentations
– Use time effectively
6. Pause for reality check
– what is the problem definition
– specific solution identified
– check before full scale implementation
7. Terminate unworthy project
– stay alert to significant changes
– Avoid the term failure
– Beware of letting inertia win
8. Develop a logical plan
– start with a network diagram
– develop a project control plan
– identify critical path
9. Leave room for learning
– match plan details to uncertainty level
– provide ranges
– schedule phase approval meetings
10. Understand team dynamics
– Address role questions in a team meeting
– Meet with team members individually
– Keep individual differences visible
11. Develop a configuration plan
– plan the approach
– plan the execution and control
– plan for communication and personnel needs
12. Manage all project stakeholders
– Get to know your stakeholders
– understand your power and influence over them
– develop strategies for dealing with stakeholder
(to be continued)
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