{"id":2133,"date":"2009-04-27T22:10:45","date_gmt":"2009-04-28T05:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2019-08-07T14:31:31","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T21:31:31","slug":"lessons-in-being-proactive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=2133","title":{"rendered":"Lessons in Being Proactive"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"sneak-peek1\"<\/span>Once again as an Incognito Project Manager<\/em>, here are some observations on the Power of being Proactive…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prior to my coming onto the team, our project manager had been hard at work preparing the way for our initiative.\u00a0 <\/span>Many hours strategizing plus preparing and presenting the business case clearly made all the difference for our success.\u00a0 <\/span>As a result the project has been well funded, and senior management was well versed in what to expect in terms of schedule and results.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Such proactivity does not just happen on its own.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s kind of a blend of several skill sets that go way beyond the tools and techniques of the PMBOK.\u00a0 <\/span>It is truly the \u201cart\u201d of project management.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Here are some of the elements I observed at play:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Time spent \u201clearning the ropes\u201d of the organization \u2013 Our project manager knew who to talk to and how to get things done.\u00a0 <\/span>Because of this investment, our PM was able to help guide and direct us through the minefield of potential set backs with minimal casualties, for which I\u2019m very grateful.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Established strategic relationships \u2013 Stakeholders and Sponsors knew and respected our project manager. \u00a0<\/span>Because of such strong relationships with IT and the business groups, we received very high levels of cooperation and support in our efforts. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Taking action to resolve issues \u2013 knowing when and how to act to help minimize the problems that inevitably came our way. \u00a0<\/span>Our project manager kept a pulse on our progress and where we were headed, and provided essential guidance along the way. \u00a0<\/span>Our PM told us where potential problems were, and gave us strategies to help navigate through them once they arose.\u00a0 <\/span>Our PM also partnered with us when things got tough, such that we never felt left out on our own.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you want to be a more proactive project manager, take the time to learn more about the \u201cwho\u201d and the \u201chow\u201d of getting things done in your organization.\u00a0 <\/span>Make the effort to strengthen your key stakeholder and sponsor relationships. \u00a0<\/span>And keep an eye on your team and the minefield of problems they are about to encounter. \u00a0<\/span>Remember you can usually spot problems before your team members do, and can help avoid or minimize the impact such problems will have on your team members and the overall project.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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