What was the most DIFFICULT DECISION you made as a project manager
Konshuhs Agility-Project Manager Coach & Agile Coach, Trainer, Mentor & Author · Edward Coke, Jr, MSPM,PMP, CAPM, CSM, Agile Coach
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8 Toughest Decisions in Project Management: Lessons from the Trenches
🚀 Facing the toughest decisions in project management? You’re not alone! Dive into my personal journey as I recount the 8 toughest calls I've navigated in my project management career. From removing a star player mid-project to canceling months-long projects, each decision was a test of leadership and courage. 🏆
In this empowering guide, you'll discover:
- Proven strategies for assertive communication
- The art of building a support network
- How to pivot under pressure and recommend project cancellations
- Personal empowerment tips to thrive and say NO to workplace bullies
- The importance of documentation over conversation
- Growth-mindset techniques to overcome imposter syndrome
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Making Tough Decisions
04:53 - Removing a Key Team Member Mid-Project
06:47 - Recommending Project Cancellation to Stakeholders
07:40 - Replacing a Vendor Mid-Project
09:41 - Delaying a Product Launch Despite Sales Pressure
11:06 - Overruling a Senior Technical Expert’s Recommendation
12:25 - Revealing a Major Project Setback to the Executive Team
13:59 - Enforcing Unpopular Overtime to Meet a Deadline
15:38 - Splitting Up a Project Team
16:52 - Allocating Resources to Fix Technical Debt
17:50 - Implementing a Controversial Change Management Process
19:05 - Delaying Product Launches Despite Sales Pressure