The human side of project management
Embracing an optimistic outlook can be a challenging task, especially when life presents us with difficult circumstances. However, by seeing the world as it truly is rather than through rose-tinted glasses, you can cultivate a clear and more rational perspective. By slowing down our thought processes and evaluating situations objectively, we can better understand and navigate the world around us.Â
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of our society and revealed things we never thought were possible. It has highlighted the unpredictability of the future and the importance of being prepared for unexpected events. Our experiences may vary, but the impact is universal.
As an IT project manager, you know the challenges of bringing a project to fruition. From budget constraints to unforeseen setbacks, it can be a constant battle to keep a project on track. But what happens when a project has exceeded its budget, fallen behind schedule, and seems to be causing more harm than good? Is it time to kill your project?
As IT project managers, we’ve all been there: in a meeting where someone utters the dreaded phrase, “I knew it.” It can be a frustrating and disheartening experience, especially when you’re trying to raise an issue for the first time. I have had my share of those moments on several occasions and can attest to the overwhelming emotions that come with it.
As a project manager, the project timeline is one of the most critical artifacts at your disposal. It acts as a roadmap, guiding you from the starting point up to the finish line. Without it, it’s impossible to gauge your progress toward your goal. However, despite the countless hours spent on estimating and preparing a project timeline, there’s a high likelihood that your project will still end up delayed. It begs the question, why are we seemingly incapable of creating a realistic project timeline?
Thinking fast and slow is a critical concept in project management that can hold the key to project success. It’s a well-known fact that IT projects have a notorious reputation for failures. Just look at the following examples.