Screwed up another project? Wondering what is it that you are doing wrong? Why every time a project is headed towards its completion it heads south? If you are contemplating on changing the way you handle things in your project, then we’ve come up with a checklist of things that can make sure you don’t screw up in your project this time.

Let us have a look at those things, one by one -

The right man is at the right job

If things are going south in every project, then one of the first things you need to look for is whether you’ve got the right person on the right job. There is a high probability that you don’t have. You might have the most credible people in your team, but you are not using their talent to the fullest by having them doing a job which they are not adept at. So, you must analyze the team structure, and fit the pieces of your team’s puzzle in the right places if you want to succeed.

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Sharing the sense accountability

A project is a collaborative effort. The team must know it. And, every person has a defined role in it. Every time the project fails the project manager should not be the only person to take the blame. Share that sense of accountability with the team. Let them know that it is their efforts, which will determine whether the project becomes a success or falls flat. They will get the due appreciation when everything goes smooth, but in case something goes wrong they are equally responsible for the same.

Keeping client communication clear and crisp

Who’s the most important person in a project? Is it the manager or someone in the team handling the biggest task in the project? Well, it is none of the above. Client is the most important person in a project. If the client is happy with whatever is happening in the project, everything is fine. And, to ascertain this you need to keep the client in loop with even the minutest of development in project. Maintain a clear and crisp communication flow. This help help in winning the trust. At the same time you can stay wary of diverting from the project scope, as the client will notify you whenever things are not going in accordance to his/her expectations.

The right tools

An army cannot win the battle without arms and ammunition. So, how do you expect your team to be successful when they don’t have the right of tools they need at work. For instance, if you are still stuck with using emails for task delegation, then it is time you bring a project management software on board. Similarly you can discuss stuff online using software, rather than wasting time in organizing for face to face meetings. Technology has a lot to offer, it’s just that you have to find the right resources.

Not making the same mistakes

It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you are learning from them. They say your best teacher is your last mistake. So, what did you learn from the mistakes you made in the previous project? Analyze this, jot them down in a note and make sure you don’t repeat them this time. In fact, it is a good idea to get the team together, brainstorm with them and get to know their thoughts, the problems they faced with the last project and what can be done to avoid them this time around.

Plan B for everything

Life does not have any backup plan. That’s why they say do it right the first time in life. Thank god you can have a backup plan for every project. So, in case things start to go south you are ready with a plan B. You don’t need to start from square one every time there is a hiccup in the project. This can save you a lot of time as well as the resources. So as a manager be proactive enough to have a backup plan ready that remedy adverse situations.

Having some fun, without missing deadlines

Most important of all, don’t forget to have fun! Amidst the seriousness of tight deadlines, numerous tasks and increasing project scope, teams usually forget to enjoy what they are doing. You cannot expect yourself to deliver the best at anything unless you are enjoying it. Indulge in team building activities like team outings, munching together in the lunch breaks. This will not only help the team to gel together, but also give them the well needed break from work. So, in a way it can avoid them from getting asphyxiated from too much work and burnout.

Those were some tips, which we believe can help you from screwing up your project. Try them out and see what you get!

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