上克通大Responsibilities of the Project Manager(Cont. SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY ④Organizing Secures the appropriate resources Decides which tasks should be done in-house and which by subcontractors or consultants Assigns responsibility and delegates authority Creates an environment in which individuals are highly motivated
Organizing • Secures the appropriate resources • Decides which tasks should be done in-house and which by subcontractors or consultants • Assigns responsibility and delegates authority • Creates an environment in which individuals are highly motivated Responsibilities of the Project Manager (Cont.)
上克通大Responsibilities of the Project Manager(Cont. SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY Controlling Tracks actual progress and compares it with planned progress. Takes immediate action if progress or costs change
Controlling • Tracks actual progress and compares it with planned progress. • Takes immediate action if progress or costs change. Responsibilities of the Project Manager (Cont.)
上游充通大粤 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY Skills of the Project Manager The project manager is a key ingredient in the success of a project. Strong leadership ability Ability to develop people Excellent communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to handle stress Problem-solving skills Time management skills
Skills of the Project Manager The project manager is a key ingredient in the success of a project. • Strong leadership ability • Ability to develop people • Excellent communication skills • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to handle stress • Problem-solving skills • Time management skills
上游充通大粤 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY Skills of the Project Manager(Cont.) Leadership Ability Leadership is getting things done through others. Inspire the people assigned to the project Create vision of the result and benefits of the project Participative and consultative leadership style ● Establishes the parameters and guidelines for what needs to be done Does not tell people how to do their jobs Involves and empowers the project team Involves individuals in decisions affecting them
Leadership Ability • Leadership is getting things done through others. • Inspire the people assigned to the project • Create vision of the result and benefits of the project • Participative and consultative leadership style • Establishes the parameters and guidelines for what needs to be done • Does not tell people how to do their jobs • Involves and empowers the project team • Involves individuals in decisions affecting them Skills of the Project Manager (Cont.)
上游充通大粤 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY Skills of the Project Manager (Cont.) ©Leadership Ability Empowers individuals to make decisions within their assigned areas Understands what motivates team members and creates a supportive environment Does not create situations that cause individuals to become discouraged Fosters motivation through recognition Sets the tone of trust,high expectations,and enjoyment Has high expectations of themselves and of each person on the project team
Leadership Ability • Empowers individuals to make decisions within their assigned areas • Understands what motivates team members and creates a supportive environment • Does not create situations that cause individuals to become discouraged • Fosters motivation through recognition • Sets the tone of trust, high expectations, and enjoyment • Has high expectations of themselves and of each person on the project team Skills of the Project Manager (Cont.)