project management question, what do you guys think?
The director of Project Management calls you into his office and informs you that one of your fellow project managers had a severe heart attack midway through a project. You will be taking over his project, which is well behind schedule and overrunning costs. The director of project management then "orders" you to complete the [...]
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In these circumstances, I find that the best strategy is to run around in circles, wlldly flailing your arms, and screaming like a little girl.
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I would Collect my team of on-site-leaders to assess What has happened,
what has worked right (meaning within the budget)
and what measures can be etched to fit the limitations (time and money.)
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I do this as my work – every day.
If you have good communication and leadership skills, you can mould your project members do what is actually desired, for this you need to be leader as this kind of situation do arise and it is also an opportunity for you, a challenge and you should go ahead. Of course, it is not an easy work to be accomplished, in fact this may keep you awake till the project success. Collaboration with team members, stake holders, sponsors and effectively communicating the project requirements, time lines, deliver ables and being an active member as you may be required to prove your technical and management skills, may be you have do some development work to complete the project. Good Luck and keep going!!
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