Effective project management requires a blend of skills that include:
Plan the team, the tasks, and the resources required to complete the project.
Communicating the project plan to members of the project team and other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting time, costs and quality necessary to meet objectives of the project.
The scheduling and adjustment of the project’s timeline to accommodate any challenges or changes in scope.
Documenting project results, assessing the effectiveness of the project and preparing for the transition to new projects.
Determining the project’s responsibilities and assigning each task to one of the team members.
Breaking huge project into smaller tasks that are more manageable milestones.
Using tools like Gantt charts and a work breakdown structure (WBS) to create visual timelines and plan out tasks as well as adjust schedules and connect tasks.
Collaboration with various team members and stakeholders to understand their concerns, needs, and expectations.
Creating a clear, shared vision and communication plan to ensure that everyone in the team know the goals of the project and how they align with the company’s goals, as well as what their role is in delivering on those goals.
Ensure that all project team members, stakeholders, and other interested parties are involved throughout the process from planning to completion.
Ensure that all aspects of the project, including deliverables, communications, as well as risk management are documented and stored to be used in the future.
Once the project has been completed, an effective project manager follows up with any outstanding invoices and arranges a wrap-up meeting to discuss the project’s success or highlight ways similar projects could be improved.