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1. How was Sir John Armitt a perfectProject Manager?
Projectsuccessoccurs whena productor processisfinishedandimplementedforprofitability.
Projectscan fail duringmultiple phasesof the projectcycle,includingthe developmentphase and
release phase.The role of the projectmanageristoovercome challengestoensure projectsuccess.
Still,theymustalsobe readyto suspendorcancel a projectif new informationorevidence suggests
that profitabilityisnolongerpossible orfeasible.
Afterreadingthe case study“LeadingbyExample forthe LondonOlympics”one of the
characteristicsIthoughtto be closelyassociatedwithSirJohnArmittwouldbe credibility.He rana
“major contractor”,responsibleforengineeringthe firsthigh-speedrail system.The second
characteristicthatfitshimespeciallyinthiscase wouldbe thathe isa creative problemsolver.
Havingto not onlydevelopingthe Olympicsite inaheavily“congested”citybutalsokeepingthe
Paralympicgamesinmindshowshowcreative he hadto be.Lastly,SirJohnArmittmodelsaflexible
managementstyle thisisapparentbecause oof hisyearsof overcomingmultiplechallengesbetween
budgets,whichare alwayschangingthroughoutprojectsandnotincludingpoliticiansasmuchas
otherpeople usuallydo,he wasable tomake the challengingdecisionstheywouldnormallyputoff.
What according to you were hisskillsthat a Project Manager shouldhave?
1. Organizing under conflict. Project managers need the abilities to delegate, manage
their time, and handle conflict and criticism. Armit was the perfect at organising and
always gave credits to his team.
2. Experience. Having knowledge of project management and other organizational
procedures, experience with technical challenges, and a background as a leader is
helpful. Over the time armitt gained the experience of 100s of project and was top
advisor for politician .
3. Decision-making. Project managers require sound judgment, systematic analytical
ability, and decision-making skills. Armit decision was accepted and he was ready to
take the risks.
4. Productive creativity. This ability refers to the need for project managers to show
creativity, develop and implement innovative ideas, and challenge the old, established
order. Armitt always saw the future and made everyting future proof
5. Cooperative leadership. This skill refers to the project manager’s ability to motivate
others, to cooperate, and to express ideas clearly. Armitt was a great leader and
always take his team with him.
Comment on his approach to handle powerful stakeholders.
Sir johnarmitusedto handle powerful stakeholdersbycreatingthe atmosphere calm.He was
Describedasa “stabilizinginfluence,givingconfidencethatthe projectcouldbe delivered,”Armitt
broughthighcredibilityandahistoryof competence tohisrole inleadingthe developmenteffort.
Armittapproachto newprojectwas incredible.He alwayssaidthat “We needtofindministerswho
are preparedtosay to theirdepartments,‘Youare free tomake mistakes.Youare free tomentally
allocate some of whatyouare doingto the 70/30 projectswhere,infact,there isa good30% chance
that itwill notwork—butthe 70% isworth goingfor,so let’sgofor that.If itgoeswrong,you won’t
be hanged,butyou will actuallybe praisedforhavingago.Because we are willingtotake a risk,
there will be certainthingsthatwill be successful.”’Ashe noted,innovationcarriesrisk,butitcan
alsodeliverbigwins.“If youwanttoinnovate,youhave toaccept that there are risks,and soyou
needflexibilityinyourbudget,”statesArmitt.“Andyouneedtobe openandhonestaboutthat.