But there is a “me” or at least there is if you juggle the letters about a bit!
There has to be a “me” in any project team. Without the “me” the team doesn’t function.
Project team – the “me’s”!
- Me – the project manager.
- Me – the lead designer.
- Me – the implementer.
- Me – the quality manager.
- Me – the tester.
- Me – the account manager.
- Me – the project client.
There are lots of me’s in a project team all of whom perform critical and unique parts towards delivering a successful project.
But working as a group, not as a set of individuals.
The project team needs to be a cohesive unit and this is the responsibility of the project manager.
- By encouraging open communication.
- By focusing on addressing issues as they arise to ensure the team does not lose direction.
- By being aware of the team and their pressures.
The project manager is the linchpin against which the team gels together… or otherwise.
So while there is a “me” in the project team, the team will not function as a group of disparate individuals. They need focus, direction, support and encouragement and that’s where the project manager comes into their own.
What do you think – is there an I in team?
Photo: Mahalie
Me, Me, Me and Me.
Excellent article.
c’mon, A project Manager cannot do everything.
It is Project Manager responsibility to blend the team, glue them and make them work as a cohesive team.
The project manager should delicate responsibilities to team member .
The “Me” teams are always the losers.
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HI Amir. Thanks for the comment. Like the “me teams” point!.