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10 PRINCIPLES
EVERY MANAGER NEEDS TO
KNOW ABOUT
PROJECT MAMAGEMENT
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Principles 1-4: Plan
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Principles 5-10: Manage
Technical Issues AND People Issues
are Extremely Important
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Principle 1: Clearly define a project goal
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Start at the finish and work backwards
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Include project manager, team members, end
users
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Iterative … Is this what you want?
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Should be specific and measurable
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Principle 2: Determine project objectives
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At least 1 for each team member
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Frequent reminders of what trying to
accomplish
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Be open to learning about people
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Lessons learned
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Expect differences … we all have different
“filters”
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Principle 6: Reinforce Commitment and
Excitement of Project Team
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Volunteers
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Commitment
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Rewards …
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Your customer’s satisfaction, learning, grades,
your own
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Principle 7: Keep Everyone Connected
with Project Informed
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Regular and frequent
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Update plan
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Be a good listener
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Principle 8: Build Agreements that
Vitalize Team Members

“Creative projects do not make for smooth
sailing. The most stimulating and rewarding
projects are somewhat like a roller coaster
ride. You never really know where the dips,
twists, and turns will come. You have to
enjoy the challenge and feel confident I your
ability to stay the ride through to the end.
Like the turtle, project managers make
significant progress only when they stick their
necks out.”