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Project Time Management: Keeping Everything When it Should Be
The
old adage “Time is money” is nowhere truer than in a context of time
management for your projects. There are various aspects of time
management that a project manager needs to be aware of, and it is
important that she or he have the tools necessary to keep each phase of
the project on time and in good order. When a project runs on time,
people take notice. By properly managing the time it takes to complete
a project, you can save time and keep things running as smoothly as
possible.
One of the first things an
effective project manager can do is to think realistically about how
much time is needed to complete the project. During the initiating
phase, he or she should submit a reasonable estimate that is doable.
Likewise, during the planning portion of the project management for a
certain assignment, tasks should be given reasonable schedules for
completion. Setting attainable time goals is key to accomplishing a
project on time and doing a good job.
Keeping
track of who needs to be paid and when is another time management
necessity. If a project requires outside bids and contracts, the
project manager should know who should be paid and when. This will keep
vendors happy, and encourage them to do their part in a timely manner.
Project management software can help keep track of billing,
contractors, and budget. The software can keep you abreast of when
payments should be made, as well as how you look with the rest of your
schedule.
Indeed, project management
software tracks not only financial matters, but can also help you keep
track of your schedule and help you schedule tasks and then mark them
off as they are completed. The software can help you create a plan for
the project, and then help you effectively monitor the project’s
progress. The best project management software can allow you to
integrate the time and money aspects of your project, providing a more
complete picture.
Finally, if you do not
have the right people filling the right roles, your time management may
suffer. If you have the option of choosing team members, it is a good
idea to recruit those members who have a track record of completing
assignments on time. It is also important to know their strengths and
specialties so that you can fit them for the right position on your
team. When team members are reliable and knowledgeable in their roles,
the whole project runs much more smoothly and has a greater chance of
being completed on time.
For the best
possible project time management, a project manager should be careful
to find the right tools. Good organization helps, and good project
management software can contribute to the overall organization of the
project. Additionally, the right people on the team can do a great deal
for the project. By spending a little extra time, a project manager can
learn to effectively use project management software and get to know
the people who make up the pool of possible team members. And a little
time put in to make the right decisions before the project is underway
goes a long way toward having a project completed on time.
Article by Remedysoft, Inc.
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