5 Crucial Tactics For Project Management

Project Managment

Project management is a tough field, you have a team that depends on your leadership to guide them through the variety of obstacles you will no doubt encounter on your exploits. This is especially true in the field of engineering, sow hen this happens you will need to remember a number of things, but I hope that my 5 crucial tactics for engineering project management will help you sail these stormy seas into smoother waters.

Communication

When I say communication the first idea you will jump to is speaking, are you making your ideas clear enough, are they being understood? But what you have to remember is that communication is a two way street and you need to learn to listen as well as talk. Remember to practice active listening, this way you will not only be able to have a full understanding of every aspect and nuance of the project but you will be able to catch any grievances or issues before they morph into something larger and more drastic.

Diplomacy

Tact and diplomacy go hand in hand, and are one of my five crucial tactics. There is a time for being blunt and it is rarely in a boardroom or in a meeting, diplomacy is always a valued skill as it can leave everyone feeling non the worse for wear even if their idea, strategy or request has been denied. Remember, if someone is dogging you every step of the way for no real reason, kill them with kindness.

Be A Team Player

Throwing out the old "there is no I in team" may be a little clichéd but it still holds true. The key to being part of a good team or managing a great team is delegation, there is no point in piling work on the harder working members and giving those that struggle a lighter load, or over burdening yourself. You will need to work out an equal way of sharing the tasks, if that means some people struggle offer them coaching and motoring as you will help them grow rather than leaving them to struggle the next time a similar situation arises. Seeing that you are taking part in the work will also help bolster your colleagues and employees respect for your, they'll know that you're just as much as a heard worker as they are.

Reception

This may go hand in hand with your listening skills and your diplomacy but it is still a great tactic in its own right.

Be receptive to the input and ideas of others, you'll be surprised how an outsiders or objective viewpoint can give you a fresh take on a problem that has arisen. Sometimes we get so deep within a problems that we can't see it for the thing it is, a little like making a mountain out of a molehill. If this is the case for you, back up and call a team discussion, don't shoot down new ideas or takes and explore every possibility, you may be pleasantly surprised.

Stand Your Ground

Don't be afraid to stand firm on a decision, if you've put in the time, effort, research and you have reviewed it with your teams and reached your final decision, don't let yourself be swayed by doubt or naysayers. Be firm and make sure you have a valid answer for every concern that may arise. That way you can always say you stood your ground.