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"Plan the work and work the plan" |
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Plan the work thoroughly by dividing the whole into manageable, logical units (components or objectives, deliverables and tasks). |
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Remember! The importance of the units is always subordinate to the importance of the whole. |
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Every element must be described clearly and precisely so that nothing is vague. |
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Set "SMART" objectives. |
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If the reality differs from the plan, adapt the plan! |
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Maintain a balance between scope, time and costs. |
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Do not focus on only one aspect to the exclusion of the others. |
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Know and understand the business priorities of your organisation! One of these three is always the most crucial one. |
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Determine in advance what will be lost if the project is not delivered. |
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Refer important decisions to management. |
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Manage scope creep. |
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Focus on problem solving. |
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Do not waste much time on how the problem has developed. Focus on the solution! |
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If you are accessible and positive, team members will develop the confidence to identify problems in time. |
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Project management is team-oriented with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. |
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Obtain the required skills in the team. |
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Personalities and styles of work play an important role in relation to teams. Keep this in mind when selecting team members. |
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Communicate, communicate, communicate! |
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Report the truth! |
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Project management is mainly concerned with problem solving. If you become aware of a problem in time, it can still be addressed. |
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