Effective project management requires a combination of skills that include:
Plan the team, the tasks and the resources that are required to complete the project.
Communication of the plan to members of the project team and other stakeholders.
Estimating and budgeting the time, cost and quality needed to meet the goals of the project.
The scheduling and adjustment of the timeline of projects to account for any obstacles or changes in the scope.
Documenting the results of the project, assessing project effectiveness and preparing the transition to a new project.
Determining the project’s roles and assigning a team member for each task.
Breaking up large, overwhelming projects into smaller tasks that are easier to manage.
Utilize tools like Gantt charts or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to create an interactive timeline or plan tasks, alter schedules and connect tasks.
Working with a variety team members and others to get to know their concerns, needs, and expectations.
Create a shared vision, and a strategy for communication, to ensure that all team members are aware of the mission and how they are aligned with the goals of the company. They should also be aware their roles in achieving these goals.
Ensuring all project team members and stakeholders are engaged throughout the project from the beginning of the project to its completion.
Making sure all aspects of the project, such as deliverables, communications, and risk management, are documented and stored to be used in the future.
Once the project has been completed An effective project manager monitors any outstanding invoices and holds an end-of-project meeting to discuss the project’s accomplishments or to discuss ways similar projects could be improved.