Steer Clear of Project Pitfalls
Ever wonder why some projects spiral out of control, while others glide smoothly to success? It often comes down to this – some rules should never be broken.
In fact, I teach all my project management students that there are five rules you must follow if you want to avoid having your project crumble. Here’s what to keep in mind:
Rule #1 – Don’t leave anyone in the dark
It’s crucial as a project manager that you communicate effectively and frequently. Really, it’s better to overcommunicate than to leave any of your stakeholders in the dark.
Regular updates help eliminate miscommunications and assumptions, and they keep everyone informed and aware of what to expect. Essentially, your job as a project manager is to make sure people understand their roles and responsibilities, and what’s expected of them, and that’s all about clear communication.
Rule #2 – Always plan for risk
There aren’t a lot of things in life you can guarantee, but I can guarantee risk will happen on a project, so it should be built into your project plan. If you don’t plan for risk, you’re planning to fail.
Risk isn’t something you can entirely control or predict as the project manager, but you can identify potential risks and then work with your team to come up with a contingency plan to ensure it won’t derail your project.
3 more project rules you should never break
There are three more rules to avoid if you want to steer your project to success, so make sure to tune in to my latest video where I explain all five rules in detail.
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Adriana Girdler, PMP | Creator of Slay Project Management™
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