Artfully managing expectations is one of the most important skills a project manager (PM) can develop. When expectations are properly managed, teams are better equipped to deliver exceptional results, from executing on a behemoth campaign to meeting small, daily deadlines. The earlier this skill can be developed in one’s career, the better.
The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager
Managing stakeholder expectations is one of the most challenging parts of the job. Here are five ways to do so successfully.
October 18, 2023
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Summary.
Managing the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders is one of the most challenging jobs of a project manager. Yet there’s no educational program or training for this skill because everyone’s expectations are unique and often deeply personal. PMs need to use a combination of intuition, listening, iterating, and learning on the fly to address them successfully. In this article, the author suggests five strategies for managing expectations effectively.
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