Project Manager's Playbook for Radical Reduction in Project Cycle Time

Project involvement by upper management is one of the most important aspects of successful implementation of a radical reduction in project cycle time. If upper management does not stay engaged with the project, the team will not be properly motivated. Ten successful qualities of a management leader have been identified. They include: (IR193-3, p. 10)

• Must run interference with respect to upper management so that the team can concentrate on work.
• Must operate from a business perspective and not the perspective of any one particular function. In other words, he or she must be in alignment with the needs of the business.
• Must provide resources and answers to the team, so that it can complete the work.
• Must be able to resolve issues and overcome obstacles, keep everyone on course, and work within the existing system (“strength of personality”).

IR193-3, Project Manager’s Playbook for Radical Reduction in Project Cycle Time

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