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| Author: | Gaynor, G. H. |
| Title: | Monitoring projects - it's more than reading reports |
| Journal: | Research Technology Management
1996 : MAR-APR, VOL. 39:2, p. 45-47 |
| Index terms: | PROJECTS PROJECT PLANNING HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Monitoring plays a major role in determining project success. We are all familiar with projects that were not completed on time, were over cost, and did not meet the expected goals. Assuming that the project choice was a viable one and a through analysis was made in the selection process, what went wrong? Successful projects are generally staffed by knowledgeable, competent and dedicated professionals and managers. The degree of success can be predicted by reviewing the past performance of the participants. Too much emphasis is often placed on such characteristics as "good team player," "good people skills," "a people person," or "a good communicator." Instead, the emphasis needs to be placed on high levels of professional performance, where individuals recognize that they are expected to make a contribution to the business. |
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