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No matter the industry, there are a few things that bring project managers together.\u00a0 Project managers are usually detail-oriented people that get a great deal of satisfaction from their work, and they are focused on constantly improving themselves and the products that they work with.\u00a0 If you are entering your first project management<\/a><\/strong> position, or trying to build an exemplary record of accomplishments later in your career, the following tips can help you become a better project manager, and a better employee overall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is something of a stigma in many companies against the \u201cold style\u201d of project manager that conducted their operations from within a corner office, never venturing outside into the production floor to take an active part in their team.\u00a0 As startups and tech companies began to adapt a \u201cflat\u201d hierarchy to great effect, this project management style fell out of favor \u2013 and now project managers that spend all their time behind a closed door will lose the support and trust of their team.\u00a0 As a project manager, nothing can help you get a clearer picture of your team\u2019s performance quite like participating in the day to day activities that they are assigned to.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to jump in on a project when you can contribute something valuable, or when you can provide some relief to a part of your team that is overworked and under-appreciated. Don\u2019t get too caught up in the \u201cmicro\u201d level of your projects \u2013 but don\u2019t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and demonstrate by doing.<\/p>\n Project managers<\/strong> are only effective when they are able to create improvement within their teams \u2013 and that occasionally means giving feedback to co-workers and employees that they might not take particularly well.\u00a0 While there is some value in providing your feedback in a constructive and positive way, you can\u2019t be afraid of calling out the poor performance of particular team members when necessary. Make sure that all of your feedback is documented in writing so you can measure trends and ensure that employees improve over time, and always offer suggestions for improvement when you give feedback so there is a clear path for your employees to go down.<\/p>\n As a project manager, you are ultimately the person that is going to take responsibility for the success or failure of your team, and that means assuming a position of some prestige\/professionalism. Many project managers that are promoted from the ranks of their company find it difficult to separate themselves from the way that they used to be seen from their co-workers, and they are unable to lead a team effectively because their peers see them as being equals instead of bosses. At the same time, while you can\u2019t go out drinking or partying with your employees, you can still maintain a close relationship with them on a professional level.\u00a0 An open-door policy<\/a><\/strong> helps to facilitate communication within a team, and your employees shouldn\u2019t be afraid to approach you with issues that could affect their work or your project.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve found a process that is successful for you, and gives you the product that you need, it might be tempting to use that process without any changes for the remainder of your career.\u00a0 However, the pace of technological change is so rapid that innovations are constantly being made in all aspects of project management. The project manager that doesn\u2019t stay up to date on the latest technology and trends is the project manager that eventually gets replaced (and that’s just not fun!).\u00a0 Always try new things, and measure their success and failure against the metrics that you\u2019ve already established, rinse and repeat.<\/p>\n Project managers have one of the most stressful jobs in the business world, and the pressure to be \u201calways\u201d connected to the office is high.\u00a0 Between your cell phone, laptop, and your business devices, you\u2019re probably bombarded nearly 24\/7 with news about your projects and company. Resist the temptation to spend all of your downtime working on your business projects \u2013 and try to find time to yourself where you can unplug and work on a hobby or on your personal relationships.\u00a0 The number one reason for leaving the project management profession is burnout \u2013 so don\u2019t let it happen to you. We\u00a0work extremely hard to provide the best project management training to our clients but we still take breaks with the family, ourselves and enjoy the world, at-large. 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Don\u2019t get too caught up in the \u201cmicro\u201d level of your projects \u2013 but don\u2019t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and demonstrate by doing.<\/p>\r\n Project managers<\/strong> are only effective when they are able to create improvement within their teams \u2013 and that occasionally means giving feedback to co-workers and employees that they might not take particularly well.\u00a0 While there is some value in providing your feedback in a constructive and positive way, you can\u2019t be afraid of calling out the poor performance of particular team members when necessary. Make sure that all of your feedback is documented in writing so you can measure trends and ensure that employees improve over time, and always offer suggestions for improvement when you give feedback so there is a clear path for your employees to go down.<\/p>\r\n As a project manager, you are ultimately the person that is going to take responsibility for the success or failure of your team, and that means assuming a position of some prestige\/professionalism. Many project managers that are promoted from the ranks of their company find it difficult to separate themselves from the way that they used to be seen from their co-workers, and they are unable to lead a team effectively because their peers see them as being equals instead of bosses. 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The project manager that doesn\u2019t stay up to date on the latest technology and trends is the project manager that eventually gets replaced (and that's just not fun!).\u00a0 Always try new things, and measure their success and failure against the metrics that you\u2019ve already established, rinse and repeat.<\/p>\r\n Project managers have one of the most stressful jobs in the business world, and the pressure to be \u201calways\u201d connected to the office is high.\u00a0 Between your cell phone, laptop, and your business devices, you\u2019re probably bombarded nearly 24\/7 with news about your projects and company. Resist the temptation to spend all of your downtime working on your business projects \u2013 and try to find time to yourself where you can unplug and work on a hobby or on your personal relationships.\u00a0 The number one reason for leaving the project management profession is burnout \u2013 so don\u2019t let it happen to you. We\u00a0work extremely hard to provide the best project management training to our clients but we still take breaks with the family, ourselves and enjoy the world, at-large. 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Don\u2019t be Afraid to get your Hands Dirty<\/h2>\n
2. Give Constructive Feedback<\/h2>\n
3. Stay Professional \u2013 But Not Distant<\/h2>\n
4. Try New Things<\/h2>\n
5. Don\u2019t Burn Out!<\/h2>\n
5 Things that Every Project Manager Needs to Do<\/span><\/h1>[\/dt_sc_one_column][dt_sc_one_third id=\"column_data\" first]
<\/p>[\/dt_sc_one_third][dt_sc_two_third id=\"column_data\" ]1. Don\u2019t be Afraid to get your Hands Dirty<\/h2>\r\n
2. Give Constructive Feedback<\/h2>\r\n
3. Stay Professional \u2013 But Not Distant<\/h2>\r\n
4. Try New Things<\/h2>\r\n
5. Don\u2019t Burn Out!<\/h2>\r\n