Preface
The purpose of this article is to discuss the main functions of the enterprise. These three main responsibilities are planning, organizing, and organizing. Performing these tasks requires many skills. Some of the necessary skills will be outlined.
Council
The role in planning includes defining the project objective and developing a strategy to achieve the objective. The project manager must work with the project sponsor to define the specific objective of the project. Working with a sponsor helps in many ways. For example, the author is the author of the photography project, so he has a stake in the success of the project. Therefore, the sponsor should be very helpful in defining the project objective. In addition, “sponsors can often help secure interdepartmental cooperation and influence with contractors and suppliers” (Davies, p. 83). This can be useful throughout the sorting life.
The project manager must also have an objective performance indicator. The project manager at this time should include the team members Including project team members in the development plan phase “ensures a more comprehensive plan than he could develop alone (and) the commitment of the team to achieve the plan” (Gido & Clements, p. 292).
Constituting
The organizing function involves identifying and securing the necessary resources, determining the tasks to be completed, assigning responsibilities, delegating authority, and motivating the team to work on the project. Resources include both personnel and financing. “Most projects are not given unlimited resources, (so) the project manager must allocate available resources” (Davies, p. 84).
The project manager must then determine what tasks need to be completed. After these are completed, the tasks of projecting must be assigned to members or subcontractors. The project manager can also delegate authority to certain team members to oversee task completion by overseeing their assigned duties.
Finally, the project manager must motivate the team members to work together to achieve the goal. Conflicts can and often do arise when individuals working together come from different departments with different goals. “A project manager must watch out for anyone who loses sight of the project’s objectives in favor of individual goals” (Davies, p. 84). A project manager who is aware of and aware of certain potentials will be better able to manage those conflicts when they arise.
Empire
The controlling role involves tracking progress and comparing it with planned progress. Progress reports should be used to measure performance and identify areas for improvement. “If actual progress is made or an unexpected event occurs, the project manager … (implements) … appropriate corrective action and how to re-plan those parts of the project” (Gido & Clements, p. 293). A project manager must solve problems and get the project back on track.
Arts
Effective project managers must possess a variety of skills in addition to general management skills. While the specific skills needed depend on the project, there are certain skills that all project managers should possess. These skills include, but are not limited to;
Analytical thinking – the ability to grasp the higher visions, as well as the minute details
Organization – the ability to prioritize work
Leadership – the ability to motivate team members to implement the plan and successfully complete the project
Communication – the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and regularly
Interpersonal – the ability to develop a relationship with each member to know “what motivates them, how things are done, what they have to do, and how they feel about things” (Gido & Clément, p.
Problem-solving – the ability to anticipate problems, recognize them as they arise, and solve them quickly and efficiently.
Time Management – the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
Human resources – ability to interview and choose partners with proper skills and knowledge
Conclusion
The duties of a project manager include planning, organizing, and controlling general management duties. In addition to these responsibilities, an effective project manager must have a specific set of skills that can successfully manage projects.
References
Davies, J. R. “Defining the Responsibilities of the Project Manager.” Plant Engineering, 48 (9).
Gido, J. & Clements J. P. “Successful Management.” (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson South-Western.
