Don’t get worked up…Get a Project Manager!

The Role of the Project Manager

A lot of organizations understand how important it is to organize, plan and put up strategy to ensure that the regular activity of the company is carried out effectively. However from time to time projects are needed to produce some changes within the usual activities around the company.  Many company executives understand that projects need to be managed effectively however it is not enough to know that, what is more is that a project manager should be given the responsibility of ensuring that projects are executed with utmost care in order to yield the relevant reward. Also be aware that if a project does not produce its benefits (short term or long term) it could be considered to have not succeeded.

Success by Coincidence

Most organizations often underestimate the role of a projects manager when projects are involved. They necessarily do not say that in explicit terms but it’s often implied by the attitude of the major stakeholders of the organization when it comes to project handling. Often times when there is a new project, the executives simply attach the task to a department and saddle someone in that department at times the head of that department to take responsibility of the success of the project. 

Defining the causes of Projects Failure

Most times the projects are successful depending on the nature of the project. Usually for less complex activities, it’s easier to manage; however a more proper record and accountability strategy can be in place for future reference on projects handled.  In the cases where the projects succeed, usually it is not taken into account the process involved that led to the outcome. That is why future projects assigned to that same department or the same group of persons does not usually produce needed results particularly when the new projects are similar to the previous ones. At such situations, it’s easier to point accusing fingers at persons or circumstances that led to the failure of the project.

The Measurable Project Success

The real issue could be that the first project succeeded by coincidence. That is bad enough to know that most organizations run projects on the basis of coincidence without knowing that it is what they are actually doing. A project management unit is very critical to the success of projects in organizations so that there can be detailed documentation of the process of project execution to avoid recurring issues of project uncertainty of success or failure. Using project management methodology ensures that there is detailed account and record of project progression for future reference as may be needed