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It's the client's project, not your project. When your'e doing work-for-hire, you don't get to make 100% of the project decisions. Your first priority is to make your client happy and successful. If they want something different than what you think should be done and the disagreement can't be mutually resolved, the final decision will always go to the client.Blogs I Follow
Category Archives: Communication
Excuses vs Apologies
We’ve all been there. Sitting in a room where the client, a project stakeholder, or your boss is questioning you (perhaps in an angry-ish way) about why the project went terribly wrong. It’s uncomfortable, almost unbearable – and the temptation … Continue reading
Posted in Best practices, Communication, Project risks, Role of the PM
Tagged ownership, project planning
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Presentation Matters
We all know that how we present ourselves makes a difference – if we show up to a job interview looking wrinkled and flustered it will be harder for the interviewer to believe we’re organized and will be a good fit for the organization … Continue reading
PM Tip: Have a Regular Status Meeting
Weekly status meetings are a great PM tool. They keep the PM in touch with the client and show commitment to the project because the time is reserved, every week, to discuss the project. The status meetings provide a way to review the project … Continue reading
Posted in Best practices, Communication, Meetings, Role of the PM
Tagged status meetings
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The (Un)Communication Trap
We’ve all worked with that manager, co-worker, client, (or dated that person) that for some reason doesn’t ever tell you the whole story. Maybe he’s “protecting you” from all the details that he doesn’t think you need to know. Maybe he’s especially forgetful … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Role of the PM
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