PMI Conference discussion on tips for the Accidental Project Manager:
What is an Accidental Project Manager?
The individual called upon to undertake project management responsibilities with little or no formal training. Many accidental project managers do an effective job by: utilizing individual technical skill, working with people, applying leadership, communicating with stakeholders, remaining focused, and enjoying some occasional good luck; however, any success is difficult to repeat, creating inconsistent results over multiple projects.
The individual called upon to undertake project management responsibilities with little or no formal training. Many accidental project managers do an effective job by: utilizing individual technical skill, working with people, applying leadership, communicating with stakeholders, remaining focused, and enjoying some occasional good luck; however, any success is difficult to repeat, creating inconsistent results over multiple projects.
Helpful Tips for Accidental Project Managers
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Accidental Project Managers should avoid:
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