Manahil Imran’s Post

For me, one of the most important takeaways from this course is in the Components of The Team: 1. Building the Team 2. Assigning Responsibilities 3. Putting the Team to Work This is critical because no matter well defined the project scope and requirements are alongside a well-defined and aligned resources, once the team is "wrong", execution becomes difficult or impossible. Nothing as great as A Good Team. This is where your managerial skills come to play. You must know who does what at every stage/phase of the project by identifying 1. Who is responsible for what 2. Who accounts for what 3. Who and when to inform 4. Who and when to consult Thanks.

When individuals within a project team become overly fixated on minor details, they often lose sight of the project's overarching objectives and priorities. This can result in a disproportionate allocation of time and resources towards insignificant aspects, causing delays and setbacks. Moreover, by diverting attention away from the bigger picture, team members may fail to address critical issues or adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Ultimately, this lack of focus on the essential elements necessary for project success can undermine the project's overall effectiveness and jeopardize its outcomes. Therefore, it's crucial for teams to maintain a balanced perspective, ensuring that their efforts align with the project's overarching goals while addressing both minor details and significant challenges appropriately.

The best project managers know their team members and understand how they work best. Some need close monitoring and assistance. Others work better with more independence and flexibility. Understand how to keep team members working most effectively toward a shared goal.

Key takeaways, working as a team and making sure everyone feels comfortable sharing their opinions will benefit throughout the process and finished project. Change is important, it gives us opportunity for improvements. Staying motivated will keep our team motivated as well and on our way to reaching our goals

In managing your project, would you follow this same rigid approach as this man, or would you take a more inquiring approach, asking questions and clarifying doubts to ensure efficiency and effectiveness?? My thoughts - This unnecessary action highlights the importance of flexibility, pragmatism, and common sense in project management. By challenging assumptions and streamlining processes, managers can avoid unproductive stickler-to-rules mentality and ensure efficient use of resources. Empowering team members to think critically and make decisions can also help eliminate unnecessary steps and achieve project goals.

Enrolling in new courses allways been a way to earn new skills, think differently and embrace new perspectives. - Project management is the act of planning, organizing, and managing a project in order to achieve a goal or outcome. - A project is a set of tasks that must be completed within a defined timeline to accomplish a specific set of goals. - Progect Managment Proffesional preparation course enhanced my managerial experience in many aspects as: 1-Understand and apply project management terminologies and concepts. 2-Provide faster solutions, ensure compliance, reduce risk factors and save time and cost. 3-Ensure open communication between stakeholders and team members. 4-Ensure that the project stays within scheduled costs and timeframes. 5-Lead and motivate the team to perform better.

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in project management is: Embrace flexibility. Early in my career, I was managing a high-stakes marketing campaign with rigid timelines and fixed deliverables. Everything seemed perfect on paper, but as the project unfolded, unexpected challenges arose. 📈 Here's how embracing flexibility saved the day: 1️⃣ Adaptive Planning: We shifted from a strict timeline to a more iterative approach, allowing us to adjust as needed. 2️⃣ Empowered Teams: Encouraging team members to propose solutions and make decisions on the fly. 3️⃣ Customer Feedback Loops: Continuously integrating client feedback to refine our deliverables. This mindset shift turned potential setbacks into opportunities for innovation. The campaign not only launched on time but also resonated more with our audience because we stayed responsive to their needs. 🌟 Flexibility isn’t about being unprepared; it’s about being ready to pivot and adapt. In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to navigate change is what sets successful projects apart.

Project leadership encompasses much more than schedule creation, documentation, and task delegation. It involves identifying potential issues, effectively communicating with team members, and adapting plans accordingly. A successful project leader must possess a diverse skill set to navigate the ever-evolving dynamics of a team.

Emotional intelligence (EI) significantly enhances project management by improving communication, conflict resolution, empathy, decision-making, and stress management. Project managers with high EI can clearly convey messages, understand and resolve conflicts, and build stronger, motivated teams. They can make well-balanced decisions by considering both logical and emotional factors. Additionally, high EI helps manage stress and maintain composure under pressure, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. Overall, EI fosters a positive work environment, strengthens team dynamics, and drives successful project outcomes. 🚀

What conditions form a great team? Project Management in the experience industry is a plethora of variables, a dichotomy that’s a conglomeration of actionable data and an enmeshment of human spirit. PM is 90% communication, but the 10% keeps it spinning off the rails. Budget. Schedule. Quality Control. Technical Direction. Etc. But if there’s a kink in the armor of moral, it’s gridlock. Then there’s the contrary, when a contagious energy feeds on itself, and momentum skyrockets. What is it about these moments that makes them so? Is it the mission? Purpose? Common values? The culture? Feeling valued? Is it that each member holds an archetypical role, feeling valued as the responsible agent of that important contribution in their own right? I think being valued and having enough responsibility to earn that value is an important combination for anyone at any level. Or is it breaking boundaries, doing something we’ve never done before? Pushing limits? Doing something new? What’s that secret concoction that makes a great team?