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Creating a Sense of Community on Your Project Team

by Alec Satin

During the process of moving this blog from Typepad to WordPress, I had the opportunity to communicate with developers, designers and blog experts. It was a remarkably pleasant experience which got me to thinking about the things that we as project managers can do to help make our project teams the kind of places people want to join.
Why this is important for you as a Project Manager
Each person on your project team has an intrinsic desire to feel valued and connected with others. The more they experience this in working with you and on your team, the easier time you will [...]

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These People Support My Life – Who Are The Ones There For You?

by Alec Satin

Lately, and especially after the recent death of my friend John Harrell, I’ve been thinking about all the people who have enriched my life.
The most extraordinary experiences have come through their generosity and goodness. The people who have been there for me are not all angels, but they certainly are messengers.
What does this have to do with Project Management?
Everything.
Your success as a project manager may be 10% a result of your knowledge, skill, talent and effort. These things are important – but they are only a small part. Fully 90% or more comes through the contributions of others.
In work and [...]

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How do you treat the waiters on your project team?

by Alec Satin

Last week Lori and I took a working vacation on Cape Cod. Have you ever taken one of these? Meetings are by conference call. Your laptop comes with you. You find yourself in a beautiful locale, preferably with someone you love. While perhaps not exactly restful, such times can be incredibly refreshing and stimulating.
On the way to the Cape we had a fantastic meal in Mystic, CT at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne, which is recommended if ever you find yourself in that part of the world. While waiting I read a column in a local paper which talked about [...]

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PM Beyond the Triple Constraint – Have you Checked Your People Skills Lately?

by Alec Satin

Why Another Project Management Blog?
As project managers we generally work hard and want to do a good job. It seems to me that the most effective project managers are able to pull people together. Their team members enjoy working with them and tend to deliver. While often innate, such people skills may be learned. As a project manager, the few minutes you spend focusing on the soft skills in this blog may provide the greatest return on your time investment all week.
My Credentials
I am a working Project Manager (PMP) with 20 years IT experience. I have a Bachelor of Science [...]

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Is the Project Manager an Overseer?

by Alec Satin

(Image by dunechaser on flickr)
Intro
Which of the following vignettes are closest to your model of a good project manager?
James
James sees himself as the boss. His Microsoft Project
schedule is taken down to the 4 hour level. All assigned resources
are expected to provide detailed status reports by Friday 4pm. All
task assignments are reviewed in his Monday morning project status
meeting. James reviews every task for quality, and sends most back for
rework. He often makes final changes to team member deliverables
himself to ensure that they are up to his personal standards.
Kathy
Kathy also keeps detailed Microsoft Project schedules. She sends email updates with links to [...]

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