Project management

Most projects are non-trivial:

• They generally have many complex requirements
• Usually have multiple deliverables that are to be delivered in stages
• Always involve people with different skills and priorities
• May involve a number of external parties

The first step is to recognise the full meaning of the above points.

• Sizing a project is key
• Making sure everyone knows what is expected of them
• Managing the inter-dependencies and reacting to delays on the critical path (Knowing what the critical path is!)
• Ensuring all parties communicate effectively
• Monitoring and reporting the state of the project as it moves forward
• Identifying issues on the horizon before you find yourself looking over the edge of a cliff
• . . . We could go on

X-Act Solutions Limited can help with all or any aspect of project management and planning. We can:

• Develop the plan and get all parties to sign up to it (Most important!)
• Run the project and provide management progress reports
• Restructure the plan as issues arise, events unfold, etc.
• Be a 'pain in the arse' to anyone not delivering on their commitments to the project

All projects hit unforeseen problems. Successful projects are those with a strong Project Manager to keep momentum going come-what-may.

Food for thought: A Project Manager manages a project, but they do not work on it.