There is frequent friction between project and other managers, and even between project managers and members of their teams, due to unclear rights and responsibilities. Projecttimes.com, therefore, came up with a list of basic rights and responsibilities of project managers.
Responsibilities
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Show team members the vision and goals of the project along with the explanation of how the results will bring benefits to both them and the organization.
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Define expectations for communication with team members on project progress, problems and potential risks.
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Actively involve team members in the project by allowing them to collectively define its scope, individual activities, risks and other planning.
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Eliminate or at least reduce unnecessary administrative burdens on the team.
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Provide regular objective feedback.
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Regularly report on overall project status.
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Review the role of project manager with the team so that everyone knows the scope of his role.
Rights
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Project manager has the right to be informed about changes in the availability of his project team members to work on the project.
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Team members should also inform him about the progress of the project and other important changes.
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If there is a conflict between team members, project manager has the right to enter into the conflict. First, however, he should let them resolve the conflict themselves.
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