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3.Implementation: just remember, it is always tricky! Try to keep implementation as simple as possible and have a rollback strategy in place. How you react to unexpected issues will make
difference between success and failure. Don’t demoralize a team working long hours by letting critical decisions hang or go unanswered. Make sure that everyone on
team is in
communication loop and has a stake in
project. By
same token, don’t be afraid to use
rollback strategy if unexpected events sabotage
timeline.
4.Reflection: is your most valuable tool. We all learn a lot after
project is over about what or how we might have done something differently. It is helpful to keep a written log during
project. The log can also be used as a tool after
project is over to figure out how things could have been improved. A post-project team meeting where all team members can contribute to
feedback is warranted and will produce valuable information from all stakeholders.
Project managers should take
time to learn from formal methodologies and utilize
help from mentors and other experienced project managers. In my humble estimation, though, there is no substitute for
“hands-on” approach to project management and planning. Regardless of
methodology or set of ideals you start out with, nothing will replace
amount of sweat, teamwork, hard work and personal involvement required to successful project management. You can reduce
number of problems and issues you deal with, however, by following these four simple guidelines.
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