These 5 Ps are key principles that result in successful project management

1. These 5 P’s
guarantee
successful
Program/Project
Management
regardless of
Project
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2. People First
 Sounds cliché but you have to remember that a
large portion of a PM’s time is spent shepherding
or facilitating.
 Poor people skills or lack of social intelligence
can easily tank a project regardless of
certification levels of the PM or the methodology
being used
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3. Plan Diligently
 Going through proper planning is laborious
 You have got to put in the work during the
planning phase regardless of the certification
levels of the PM or the methodology that is being
used.
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4. Propagate Information
 A great PM must not only be a good
communicator but must also engage in and
facilitate good and timely communication
across the board (vertically and horizontally).
 A great PM engages in, encourages, motivates,
and challenges the chain of command and
cross-functional teams to foster good and timely
communication.
 A great PM manages the documentation and
storage of communication artifacts not a matter
of “CYA” but for the purpose of good
stewardship.
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5. Prod for Progress
 Before you can prod for progress, you must
define “SMART” metrics, communicate, and
ensure the audience understands them.
 Metrics may vary depending on the type of
program/project. For example some quantum
leap projects provide uncapped funding so a
budget metric is not important in that case.
 There are several tools that can be used nudge
or prompt for progress once the “SMART” metrics
have been defined and communicated e.g. a
project plan, a Kanban Board etc.
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6. Pay Attention
 A great PM possesses advertent abilities that
ensures maintaining a 360 degree view of the
program/project.
 This advertency guarantees the cognizance and
the prevention of scope creep before it occurs.
 A PM who does not pay attention can derail a
project regardless of certification levels of the
program/project manager or the project
management methodology being used.
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7.  The End
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