Successful Project Manager - An Effective Team Leader

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By: Daiv Russell

Project managers are individuals who are responsible for an entire project. A project manager will not be responsible for the nitty-gritty of completing every individual task, and it is rather unlikely that they will even have the skill sets to complete every aspect of an entire job. The project manager is simply the last word for all decisions. They usually are responsible for the ultimate success or failure of a project unless there is overwhelming evidence indicating another reason for success or failure.





What set of skills make for a successful project manager? Among the most important is being a strong team leader. Another important factor is being inquisitive and resourceful. It's critical to be able to track down information, and then combine it to do forecasting and make business decisions. These abilities combine and form the basis for effective project planning and implementation. Also, presentation skills are crucial, since managers need to communicate options and even advocate certain courses of action to persuade other staff members or customers. If you are not effective at planning and scheduling, you may wish to consider another career. If you are committed to being a good manager, you'll need to develop these skills.





A project manager must be decisive and impartial while planning the overall project. It is the manager's responsibility to motivate the team and to stay focused on the task at hand. This will allow budget and time constraints to be met. The project manager must be able to determine when the team should pursue a different direction. Proper planning and scheduling will ensure that the final result meets all quality standards.





The project manager also must keep in mind project goals and to define a plan and manage change. Project goals, as well as plans for achieving them, must be developed. The processes must be managed without allowing the scope to range beyond project goals. Risks must be identified, and contingency plans must be available in case they are needed. Any changes in the scope of projects must be determined, costs estimated, and documented in writing with the client.





Evaluating both team assets and liabilities can lead to good leadership qualities. A good project manager can also use their knowledge and aspire to successful results from the team effort. Diplomacy and assertion, as opposed to aggression, would be the best combination of skills in this field. While clear lines of communication to the team are also essential. However, on a more important note, the schedule may be the job for the manager to be responsible of, but the team should also be required to contribute as well.





The Project Management Institute, or PMI, was created in 1969. The intent of this organization was to ensure successful project managers attained necessary skills to be successful. Therefore, in 1981, the directors created standards and guidelines for this career path. Known as the PMBOK, this is a guide for the body of knowledge for project management. Reviewed often, this authority should be studied by those who desire to pursue a successful career as a project manager.




Author Resource:->  Daiv Russell is a marketing and management consultant with Envision Consulting in Tampa, Florida. Consult these resources to learn more about Gantt Charting, Pert Charting, and Project Management Software.

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