ACCA SBL Syllabus H. Innovation, Performance Excellence & Change Management - Addressing Typical Problems - Notes 9 / 12
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