The Franklin Equipment case poses a big challenge to the project manager due to the different personalities involve in the project; however, we proper risk management and communication skills among team members could make the difference in the project.
Choosing the appropriate manager for the project is significant, due to the fact that every project is different; therefore, the organization must choose an individual who is familiar with the area of operations and necessary skills to successfully accomplish the project. On this particular project, the individual selected to be the project manager must be familiar with the environment, logistics, possible risks and individuals working on the project. After the organization identifies the …show more content…
Project managers must conduct an assessment of the area where they are conducting the project in order to become familiar with the area, such as culture and resources where the project is going to be conducted. After the project managers obtain the information, they should passed onto their staff in order to keep them informed about things and places they must avoid while conducting business with the locals. Communication is one of the success keys while working on any project (Local or international). Project Managers must encourage communication among team members, especially while working on international projects because is very important to keep everyone informed about where to locate the necessary resources to accomplish the project. Trust among team members assigned to work on an international project is also a key factor in successfully completing the task. Project’s members must understand that is important to work together while working on international projects, because at the end of the day, the team is in a foreign land and they only have each other for support. Team members who work in international projects must be flexible and adapt to any challenges they may encounter. They must understand and follow the local’s procedures in order to avoid future major delays in the …show more content…
This information gave Petty and edge and made him feel superior to Ranking instead both managers should be treated equally and advised that if they didn’t work together, both of them were going to be dismissed from the project. In this particular case since Jobe and Ranking couldn’t get along and work together in the international project, both of them should let go.
Project managers should take care of individuals working on the project and treat everyone equally , with dignity and respect; however, they must also make decisions that benefit the project and the organization
Choosing the appropriate manager for the project is significant, due to the fact that every project is different; therefore, the organization must choose an individual who is familiar with the area of operations and necessary skills to successfully accomplish the project. On this particular project, the individual selected to be the project manager must be familiar with the environment, logistics, possible risks and individuals working on the project. After the organization identifies the …show more content…
Project managers must conduct an assessment of the area where they are conducting the project in order to become familiar with the area, such as culture and resources where the project is going to be conducted. After the project managers obtain the information, they should passed onto their staff in order to keep them informed about things and places they must avoid while conducting business with the locals. Communication is one of the success keys while working on any project (Local or international). Project Managers must encourage communication among team members, especially while working on international projects because is very important to keep everyone informed about where to locate the necessary resources to accomplish the project. Trust among team members assigned to work on an international project is also a key factor in successfully completing the task. Project’s members must understand that is important to work together while working on international projects, because at the end of the day, the team is in a foreign land and they only have each other for support. Team members who work in international projects must be flexible and adapt to any challenges they may encounter. They must understand and follow the local’s procedures in order to avoid future major delays in the …show more content…
This information gave Petty and edge and made him feel superior to Ranking instead both managers should be treated equally and advised that if they didn’t work together, both of them were going to be dismissed from the project. In this particular case since Jobe and Ranking couldn’t get along and work together in the international project, both of them should let go.
Project managers should take care of individuals working on the project and treat everyone equally , with dignity and respect; however, they must also make decisions that benefit the project and the organization