Why Project Managers Are More Likely to Become Linchpins

WHY PROJECT MANAGERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BECOME LINCHPINS

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What are Linchpins?

Linchpins are…. PEOPLE who:  Provide an unique interface between members of the organization  Deliver unique creativity  Manage a situation or organization of great complexity  Lead Customers  Inspire staff  Provide deep domain knowledge  Possess a unique talent

Awesome people, aren’t they? What about… Project Managers?

Characteristic Nr. 1 Providing an unique interface between members of the organization

The Project Manager Connects People Finance HR IT

Characteristic Nr. 2 Delivering unique creativity

Project definition: ‘A project is a temporary endeavor, having a defined beginning and end (usually constrained by date, but can be by funding or deliverables), undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, usually to bring about beneficial change or added value.’

Characteristic Nr. 3 Managing a situation or organization of great complexity

Projects = Complexity Organizational Situational Technical

Characteristic Nr. 4 Leading Customers

 Connecting  Leading  Managing expectations

Characteristic Nr. 5 Inspiring Staff

 Motivation  Conflict resolution  Clarity of roles

Characteristic Nr. 6 Providing Deep Domain Knowledge

The Project Management methodology is the biggest toolbox for shipping creativity.

Characteristic Nr. 7 Possessing a unique talent

This is up to you:  Discover it!  Grow it!  Apply it!

Have I convinced YOU?

Project managers = Linchpins = = People who change the world!

The debate continues on….

Why Project Managers Are More Likely to Become Linchpins

by Ciprian Rusen on Jul 22, 2010

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