You Need Project Management

Project management is a key activity in all our business lives.

That means that the one assigned the role of "project manager" isn't the only person who needs to know about "how to manage projects".

That's why the Internet is so useful because it gives people the opportunity to learn things that otherwise they might miss.

In the project management arena this is provided at a number of sites but the most extensive post I've seen so far is provided by "Project Management Source" in their article titled "Lessons from Project Management: 101 ways to organize your life." Sure many of the points are "obvious", but often they're only obvious once pointed out.

Some of the 101 things to remember/do need more explanation. For instance point 66 " Good planning alone does not ensure good implementation. Follow-through becomes vital here. As the leader, the project manager ensures that the team sticks to the plan."

Well yes, obviously. Follow-through meaning ---

1. You've allocated tasks to team members
2. You've agreed milestone dates (including delivery date)
3. You've agreed how you will monitor the tasks
4. You've agreed how your team notify you of unexpected events
5. You now do what you've agreed and continually talk to and check with your team on progress.