This document discusses accidental project managers, who take on project management roles without formal training or education. It provides several guidelines for accidental project managers to follow, such as planning, understanding stakeholders, building a cohesive team, and focusing on the goals and definition of success for a project. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the political nature of an organization and using risk assessment to plan for potential issues. The overall message is that accidental project managers can succeed by following basic project management principles and balancing planning with timely execution of projects.

1. “Accidental” Project Managers
Project 520: Project Management foundations By: Shilpa S. Ubale

2. Why Accidental Profession…….???
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 Came in to existence recently.
 Emerged out of demand of new society.
 Competitive markets.
 Human Knowledge.
 New customized goods and services.
 Very Little background and History.
 Ad hoc approach, no formal Education and Training.
 Power and authority limited to Project.

3. Project Management Guide lines.
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1. Planning
2. Use time carefully.
3. Understand who the stakeholders are and what they want.
4. Build and maintain cohesive team.
5. Understand the context of project management.
6. Lead from the front.
7. Recognize project team conflict as progress.
8. Enthusiasm and despair are both infectious.
9. Accept and use the political nature of the organization.
10. One look forward is worth two looks back.
11. Understand what “success” means.
12. Remember what you are trying to do.

4. Politically Sensible…. `
 Politics is an integral part
of organization.
 Right attitude results in opportunities.
 Influence tactic
 Networking
 Negotiating
 Use it for advantage.
 Helps in healthy professional relationship.
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5. Reason for project
 Understand who the stakeholders are and
what they want.
 Expectations, customized service or product,
quality and quantity.
 Understand the context of project
management.
 Project objectives, limitations and opportunities.
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 Remember what you are trying to do.
 Focus on project goal and mission.
 Understand what “success” means.
 Completing project goal with in specified
schedule, budget and scope.
 Customer satisfaction and new opportunities.

6. Why “What If” Important?
 Uncertainty creates risks.
 It helps identify risks.
 Plan for risk management.
 Identify opportunities from risk.
 Develop risk response and communication plan.
 Control and govern risk.
 Save time and scares resources.

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“Planning” not enough or excessive….
 Planning is the most important process
 Gather data and develop work plan
 Balance resource usage, project duration
and project objectives.
 Ongoing process throughout project.
 Excessive planning looses time and
project goal.
 Strategically use time and plan.

8. Thank You.