Chapter 19
Ten Tips for Being a Better Project Manager
In This Chapter
Being proactive and looking at the big picture
Encouraging others and treating them with respect
Communicating effectively and acknowledging other people’s accomplishments
Successful project management depends not only on what you do but also on how you do it. Your attitudes and behaviors toward people affect how they respond to you. If I could, I’d place a large Tip icon on this entire chapter because it offers ten tips that can help you successfully win people’s support. So why not give it a little of your attention?
Be a “Why” Person
Look for the reasons behind requests and actions. Understanding why helps you respond appropriately to team members, upper managers, and all other project audiences (which, in turn, increases people’s motivation and buy-in). First, look to understand the reasons behind other people’s requests and actions; then share your findings with other people. (Check out Chapter 3 for more about how you can be a “why” person.)
Be a “Can Do” Person
Look at all problems as challenges and do everything you can to find ways to overcome them. Be creative, flexible, and tenacious. Keep working ...
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