A succinct set of tips on partnering effectively with people on projects.

1. Effective People
Management Enablement
Working with People on Projects
By Alroy Swartz

2. Manage the Work.
Enable the People.
Deliver the Product.

3. INCLUSION
MATTERS
Establish a shared, purpose-led project strategy.

4. Clerk to Chief….
Perspective is Leverage.
In a project team, everyone has a
contribution to make. The quality and
value of this contribution will vary from
one perspective to the next.
Connect each person’s perspective
and contributions to the output of
the project.

5. Create an enabling
environment by clearing
obstacles. Strengthen
the network of
stakeholders to support
the delivery of the
project work.
Measure the Work;
Reward the People
Set clear, objective and
measureable KPI, based
on ‘work deliverables’,
not limited to people’s
abilities.

6. Go first into the
trenches!

7. Fail Safely.
“A calm ocean never made a skilled sailor”.
Establish (and re-enforce) a team culture of “safe-to-
fail”.
Strengthen each member of the team, to support
and help the next, creating a coalition of
commitment to success.

8. Encourage Dialogue
Feedback is key for creating
high-performing project teams.
Re-integrate the learnings back
into the project work.
Keep the team connected to
each other and the project
objectives.

9. CELEBRATE
DIVERSITY
Everyone on the team has a role to
play. Leverage the strengths each one
has; beyond their project role.

10. Let’s Connect -
❑ On Project Management
❑ On Innovation
❑ On Sustainable Development
alroy@sdgi.co.za
www.sdgi.co.za