Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Top 10 reasons why Darth Vader was an amazing project manager

A project manager can have the responsibility of the planning, execution and closing of any project. It requires individuals who are intelligent and adaptable and can fine-tune the immediate strategy and manage particular tasks effectively while focusing on the main goal.

While organizations typically have subject matter experts, they also recognize that project management requires a different set of specialist skills. The tools and techniques of project management can be applied on any project and a good Project Manager should be able to add value to any environment, whether it's an IT implementation, a hotel build, an office refurbishment or construction of a Death Star.

Nice segue, huh?

Think about it. Vader takes personal charge (as the new Project Manager) to get the project back on track. After all, he built C3PO and a pod racer from scrap earlier in his life, and who was going to point out he had no major construction project experience? He also understood the business case and was fully committed into realizing the benefits on his project as soon as possible.

This week, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, a look at the top ten reasons why Darth Vader may have been a good project manager.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week:
"Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience." - Paulo Coelho (a Brazilian lyricist and novelist, 1947 - )
Top 10 Reasons Why Darth Vader Was an Amazing Project Manager

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