I’m not a big believer in making resolutions. I’ve always thought January 1 is just another day – a holiday, yes, but just another day.
So I’m going to create a list of what I think would be good for projects in general.
- Everyone communicates. If communication is really the most important thing, let’s get talking.
- Everyone tells it like it is. Issues are raised and escalated without fear of blame, status is honest and timely
- Sponsors will plan the project. No projects will lurch from week to week towards the next deadline for lack of forward thinking
- People will stop worrying that there’s too much work and not enough time. It’s a project for crying out loud!
- Team members will have priorities set and won’t need to do the project off the side of their desk – or worse do their day job off the side of their desk.
- People will understand the value of project management before they get off track.
- Project Management software will focus on enabling communication.
- Projects will have budgets for celebrations again.
- Google Wave will have some project application.
- All projects will be successful
Okay, so maybe all my wishes won’ t come true but if we all focus on the first 2 maybe one or two others will come along.
Have a great new year!