Project Manager Coaching

In this short video with my top 3 tips for new project managers, I talk about the ‘why’ of project management. This really is the first question that you need to answer and get clear on – if you don’t know what the purpose of the project is, what needs are really driving it – then it will be hard to make good decisions.

Watch this short clip now for my 3 top tips for project managers:

Knowing your own ‘Why’ is also vital – what are the goals you’re setting for yourself? What is your reason for being, your purpose?

I did a great little exercise with some colleagues recently, each thinking about our own personal ‘Why’.  Try it yourself – first of all list 15 – 20 values or words that really appeal to you. Then talk to a friend or partner about your list, and what the words mean to you.  You might add a few more to the list whilst you’re talking.

It’s probably worth leaving it a day or two, then come back to your list and try to distill it down to the top idea or two that are most important to you.  Which words resonate most with you? What do you have an emotional response to?

Sum it up in a sentence or two – that’s your personal vision.

Mine is:

‘Help people to grow into and express their talents with joy’