Integrated Project Management

Project Managers as Trainers and Teachers

Training the Team

IPM team members must be trained to do the many tasks expected of them, and they must have their questions about the project answered. Because several meetings are necessary, the question, “Why do I have to attend all these meetings?” is sure to be asked.

The project manager should explain that decisions concerning the project plan will be made at every meeting and that each team member must be there tocontribute his or her unique body of knowledge and experience to such decisions. In addition, each team member's project role also will be clarified at the meetings.

Team meetings are limited to two hours so as not to overwhelm team members' other commitments, and they are scheduled collaboratively ...