101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them

27. How should I initiate a new project with a new team, or using a new technology?

Establishing Relationships

With a new team, a project start-up workshop or launch, discussed in Problem 25, can be an excellent way to get relationships started. Also, take advantage of all face-to-face meetings and conversations to learn more about the people on your team. Spend time initially exploring and defining roles and responsibilities on your project, so everyone knows how and where he or she fits on the team. Plan and make decisions together, so that all will have contributed to setting up the project and will see the overall effort as “ours,” instead of “theirs” or just “yours.” Also, involve your team in making process and other decisions about how ...