Monday, February 9, 2009

Firmly in the Year of the Ox - Reality Check

For many project managers this year, it will be a time of turn-around management. How to do more with less? And maybe some project managers are already starting to plan for 2010!

In the meantime, what are some of the best practices from previous recessions that project managers can employ to lessen the pain on their projects?

1. Don't panic - create a sense of calm and stay positive.
2. Continue team building - you are going to see team members that rise to the occasion, and will want to make sure you keep them on board for the long haul.
3. Be honest, open and communicative in a 360 degree fashion. Don't gold plate anything.

It may be a good time to read "Reality Check" by Guy Kawasaki!

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