The Five Core Targets of a Project Manager

The targets mentioned in today’s post are all generic and can be applied to all types of projects. No matter on which experience level of management are you, these goals will help you attain your objectives.

Target # 1 : Completion on time

Time is money. This is the oldest yet the trickiest tip for all types of organizations. Completing a goal in time, is the most difficult of tasks and require several changes and alterations to be managed effectively in order to achieve the scheduled job. To be able to succeed, the manager needs to optimize the goal very cautiously with a practical system to control changes which occurs during the project. Keeping the project up to date with total control is the key to achieve the first and the most important target.

Target # 2 Keep it in the budget

A good project manager completes his project within the limits of the project budget. To be certain that the project doesn't cost higher than the budget, the manager has to plan everything including people, resources and all types of project materials to be completely tracked to avoid any deviations.

Target # 3 Deliver what was expected

The next target is to meet the expected outcome for which the project was started in the first place. To achieve this, the manager need to make sure that all the requirements are clear and available before the beginning of the project in order to achieve the desired goal without vague and confusing set of details that hinders the attainment of the main aim. So make sure that all the pre-requisites are at your disposal.

Target # 4 Keep stakeholders content

A manager can achieve all the targets well but still faces unhappy stakeholders. Why? Because sometimes there expectations fails from the project due to many reasons.

To make sure that the end user is content and satisfied with the whole project, the manager needs to concentrate on their level of expectations and manage them with equal interest. Keeping them posted about the project details and progress and get their inputs more often.

Target # 5 Build a happy team

Last but not the least, a happy team is the only strong source of all the targets to be achieved. Being a project manager it is better to know the entire team, their requirements and issues. Remember your team satisfaction is the first step in a project’s success.

A proper rewarding structure for employees to motivate them of their best achievements is always a good way to boost their morale and to create a sound relationship with them.

Let me know if there is anything else in your mind.