Addressing Typical Problems

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Addressing typical problems

Leadership and team building

  • Be positive (but realistic) about all aspects of the project

  • Understand where the project fits into the big picture

  • Delegate tasks appropriately

  • Do not be restrained by organisational structures

Organisational

  • Ensure all project documentation is clear and distributed to all who require it

Communication and negotiation

  • Listen to project team members

  • Negotiate on funding, timescales, staffing and other resources, quality and disputes

  • Ensure management is kept informed and is never surprised

Technical

  • By providing the technical expertise and experience needed to manage the project

Personal qualities

  • Be flexible

  • Be creative. If one method of completing a task proves impractical a new approach may be required

  • Patience is required even in the face of tight deadlines

Problem solving

  • Delegate as much responsibility as possible to team members

  • React fast and decisively

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