Project Management Key Points

So many people think project management is only about project timeline. Wrong. An effective project management process is so much more than just a schedule.

“16 Points To PM Maturity” from ProjectSteps provides a list of 16 key project management points. Here are a few from the list:

• Adopt a project management methodology and use it consistently
• Commit to developing effective plans at the beginning of each project
• Select the right person as project manager
• Cultivate effective communication, cooperation, and trust to achieve rapid project management maturity
• Use project management software as a tool - not as a subsitute for effective planning or interpersonal skills
• Institute an all-employee training program with periodic updates based upon documented lessons learned (which in my experience is NEVER done)

Be sure to read the entire list of points.