Project X at The Ray Company has a new Project Manager. Company management, eager to get their project back on track, hired this new manager 1 month into a 6 week project. The project is flailing. Which best describes why the project may not make its delivery date based on what we know?
Explanation
Answer: b - It’s important that project managers be involved early on in the project planning stages, as early as possible. Project managers, who come in later run a greater risk of encountering issues with their projects. They will often have to play catch-up on a number of fronts, which can seriously hinder their projects. Even if planning was done well, you need a good project manager to execute the project.
Key Take Away: If you’re taking over a project, be sure to tap as many resources as possible up front to help get you situated. The more experts you have around you - the better!
