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According to author Jim Collins, “The enemy of great is good.” So here are ten things that will help you pass the “good guys” and join the ranks of the great project managers:
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Become an excellent listener. Focus on the speaker. Engage in what the speaker is saying. Reflect on Steven Covey’s habit – Seek first to understand and then to be understood. |
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Say thanks often and sincerely. Everyone appreciates sincere recognition. |
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Become a mentor. Mentors help people find answers by providing encouragement, and support. They don’t provide the answers, they guide people to find the answers themselves |
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Avoid controlling your team. Help team members find ways to control their own work. |
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Create a strong connection between all team members even if they are separated by many miles and different time zones. |
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Be creative and encourage creativity and innovation among your team members. |
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Always focus on solutions and not on who caused a problem. |
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Encourage open, respectful, communication. People like to "be in the know" and they should not be afraid to report problems and bad news. |
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Know your limitations. Over-committing generally means under-performing. |
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Continue to build leadership skills. Develop a personal development plan, establish goals, and revisit your goals often. |