Everybody is a project manager. Whether you run an errand or plan a trip, you need to focus on the same fundamentals of budget, time, and scope. Every organization views project management differently, but it always helps a team achieve a goal or solve a problem within a set timeframe. An excellent project leader is expected to execute projects within scope, be accountable and be a strategic business partner fully invested in the success of the organization. Despite planning and implementing best practices, projects often overshoot budget and time and go astray from their original scope. This article at Project Smart by Matthew Sheaff shares five tips for successful projects.
Five Best Practices for Project Success
Know the Purpose
Project managers do not necessarily understand the purpose of executing a project. Having a clear understanding of how a project adds value to the overall company’s goal is imperative for its successful execution. By aligning project goals to company goals, you can motivate employees to see the bigger picture, implying an executive sign-off. Additionally, this will ensure that you get the resources essential to execute your project successfully.
Be Realistic
Undertaking various new projects can be exciting for all stakeholders. However, this can be overwhelming to accomplish and may shine a bad light on your leadership. Be realistic while taking up new projects. Do not let excitement drive your judgment.
Be Clear
A project is like a puzzle, and every team member holds a puzzle piece. For this puzzle to be completed successfully, team effort from all stakeholders is vital. Hence, your team members must know and understand their role clearly.
Create a Roadmap
A roadmap outlines every project’s key deliverables in an orderly and easy-to-follow manner, showing the project’s hierarchy. A project can be broken down into smaller components, making it easier and more accurate to estimate budgets by deliverable and then provide a precise project budget.
Implement Best Practices
Regardless of the size and value of the project, projects can be unsuccessful if project managers do not implement best practices. While best practices can direct to the next best step and solutions, the project’s owners and success solely depend on the person executing it. Get your senior management to buy into the project management methodology by demonstrating its value and benefit to them. This is the only way to ensure improved and lasting results.
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