{"id":2829,"date":"2020-10-03T13:39:58","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T08:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/?p=2829"},"modified":"2021-11-06T01:59:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T05:59:08","slug":"project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Management Mistakes that can harm your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>\u201cSuccess does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>one a second time.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&#8211; George Bernard Shaw<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Thousands of projects are managed every year globally. As the world is pacing fast, and so is the need for new projects, which means if there is one thing we aren\u2019t running out of, it is new projects. Having said that, good project management skills are highly appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation of project management comes from solid planning, time management, and proper resource matching. However, a lot can go wrong on the journey. As per a study done on 10,640 projects from 200 companies belonging to different industries, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/152429\/cost-bad-project-management.aspx\">only 2.5% of the companies<\/a> (equal to 5 here) could complete their projects successfully.<\/p>\n<p>We, as human beings, tend to imagine only the sweet fruit after struggle and not the thorns coming in the pathway. Today, in this article, we will enlighten common project management mistakes that organizations, or say managers make during the journey.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Go on, and check out the sinkholes that are impeding your project\u2019s success!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a67b6fb17b15\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a67b6fb17b15\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a67b6fb17b15\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#18_Project_Management_Mistakes_that_can_harm_your_business\" title=\"18 Project Management Mistakes that can harm your business\">18 Project Management Mistakes that can harm your business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#1_Inexperienced_captain_of_the_vessel\" title=\"1. Inexperienced captain of the vessel\">1. Inexperienced captain of the vessel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#2_Not_understanding_Teams%E2%80%99_Persona_Before_inviting_them_to_the_table\" title=\"2. Not understanding Teams\u2019 Persona Before inviting them to the table\">2. Not understanding Teams\u2019 Persona Before inviting them to the table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#3_Inadequate_Amount_of_Resources\" title=\"3. Inadequate Amount of Resources\">3. Inadequate Amount of Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#4_Not_knowing_the_big_picture\" title=\"4. Not knowing the big picture\">4. Not knowing the big picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#5_Forgot_to_define_Statement_of_Requirements\" title=\"5. Forgot to define Statement of Requirements\">5. Forgot to define Statement of Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#6_Not_cutting_the_Large_Pie_into_eatable_chunks\" title=\"6. Not cutting the Large Pie into eatable chunks\">6. Not cutting the Large Pie into eatable chunks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#7_Not_clearly_defining_the_direction_in_which_the_team_has_to_sail\" title=\"7. Not clearly defining the direction in which the team has to sail\">7. Not clearly defining the direction in which the team has to sail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#8_Didn%E2%80%99t_Bother_to_Create_a_Process\" title=\"8. Didn\u2019t Bother to Create a Process\">8. Didn\u2019t Bother to Create a Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#9_Ignoring_inputs_from_team_members\" title=\"9. Ignoring inputs from team members\">9. Ignoring inputs from team members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#10_Poor_Management_of_Scope_Creep\" title=\"10. Poor Management of Scope Creep\">10. Poor Management of Scope Creep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#11_Failing_to_document_financial_expenses\" title=\"11. Failing to document financial expenses\">11. Failing to document financial expenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#12_Assuming_your_team_knows_every_know-hows\" title=\"12. Assuming your team knows every know-hows\">12. Assuming your team knows every know-hows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#13_Ignoring_Communication_the_lifeblood_of_a_project\" title=\"13. Ignoring Communication, the lifeblood of a project!\">13. Ignoring Communication, the lifeblood of a project!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#14_Breathing_under_the_neck_of_team_members\" title=\"14. Breathing under the neck of team members\">14. Breathing under the neck of team members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#15_Not_updating_the_stakeholder_about_project_updates\" title=\"15. Not updating the stakeholder about project updates\">15. Not updating the stakeholder about project updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#16_Skipping_Evaluation_Dismissing_the_Past_Mistakes\" title=\"16. Skipping Evaluation &amp; Dismissing the Past Mistakes\">16. Skipping Evaluation &amp; Dismissing the Past Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#17_Being_too_rigid\" title=\"17. Being too rigid\">17. Being too rigid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/project-management-mistakes-that-can-harm-your-business\/#18_Not_having_the_Right_Project_Management_Tool\" title=\"18. Not having the Right Project Management Tool\">18. Not having the Right Project Management Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Project_Management_Mistakes_that_can_harm_your_business\"><\/span>18 Project Management Mistakes that can harm your business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Inexperienced_captain_of_the_vessel\"><\/span>1. Inexperienced captain of the vessel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A project manager is the captain of a vessel, and hiring an inexperienced individual is a road to failure. If a project manager doesn\u2019t know how to develop a project plan, run meetings, manage resources, foresee risks, handle different sorts of requirements, then nothing can save the project from getting doomed.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Employ a manager whose experience and skills align with the requirements of the project.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Not_understanding_Teams%E2%80%99_Persona_Before_inviting_them_to_the_table\"><\/span>2. Not understanding Teams\u2019 Persona Before inviting them to the table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every team member of your project has two roles to play-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Functional role based on their skill set.<\/li>\n<li>Psychological roles based on their personality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A team can only collaborate and perform well if they have the right mix of personalities and skills. However, if you ignored an employee\u2019s persona before inviting them on the table, there are pretty high chances of team collaboration issues and project mismanagement.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>While hiring a team, get a mixed bag of different roles based on values, personality, energy level, and of-course skillset, for instance-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For managing stakeholder relationships, get extroverts.<\/li>\n<li>For evaluating results, and keeping the project on track, get process-focussed people.<\/li>\n<li>For keeping the team in high-spirits, get energetic and risk-taking individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Check this out- <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/what-are-important-skills-for-teamwork-and-collaboration\/\"><b>What are 3 important skills for Teamwork and Collaboration?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Inadequate_Amount_of_Resources\"><\/span>3. Inadequate Amount of Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inadequate resources is another mistake that can cause the failure of the project. You need to have some resources available without waiting for the last minute call from your team. Likewise, an incomplete team or a team that is not equipped with the right skills required for the tasks can also adversely affect your project\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Have the required tools handy for your team. For instance, one of the tools that are usually needed regardless of the project&#8217;s size is a good proofreader. Instead of getting one when the project is near the completion stage, provide decent quality and easy to use proofreader from the very beginning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_knowing_the_big_picture\"><\/span>4. Not knowing the big picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever heard that a multi-story building is built on a weak foundation and survived?<\/p>\n<p>Most of the projects don&#8217;t fail because of unwanted risks or improper planning; instead, they see the road to doom because of unclear objectives, i.e., the big picture. If you haven&#8217;t conveyed the long term goals and the most relevant tasks for a successful project to your team, then I am sorry- you&#8217;re heading in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Hold a meeting with your team and convey the bigger picture. Also, use the DUMB Method (<b>D<\/b>oable, <b>U<\/b>nderstandable, <b>M<\/b>anageable, <b>B<\/b>eneficial) to define objectives before starting the project.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Forgot_to_define_Statement_of_Requirements\"><\/span>5. Forgot to define Statement of Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2835\" src=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Forgot-to-define-Statement-of-Requirements-.jpeg\" alt=\"Forgot to define Statement of Requirements\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Forgot-to-define-Statement-of-Requirements-.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Forgot-to-define-Statement-of-Requirements--300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many projects start with a mere headline of requirements, only to find later that the client\u2019s needs weren\u2019t conveyed. Often, there are dead-ends, gaps in requirements, or requests that don\u2019t make sense until and unless clarified.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The best way to avoid this gap is by jotting a statement of requirements. Once you have created the document, share it with clients and other stakeholders to sign before delivering.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_cutting_the_Large_Pie_into_eatable_chunks\"><\/span>6. Not cutting the Large Pie into eatable chunks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Is it possible to bake a 10-tier cake without breaking into stages? You need to look up a recipe book that outlines the complete process; else, you\u2019re going to end up with an overbaked cake and a messy kitchen. The same goes for project management. A project that is not broken into tasks and subtasks would be hard to manage and complete.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Divide the project into attainable, realistic, and manageable milestones so that they can easily be tackled on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Not_clearly_defining_the_direction_in_which_the_team_has_to_sail\"><\/span>7. Not clearly defining the direction in which the team has to sail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2834\" src=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Not-clearly-defining-the-direction-e1601712992902.jpg\" alt=\"Not clearly defining the direction\" width=\"271\" height=\"245\"><\/p>\n<p>If your team doesn\u2019t have the crystal clear idea of which direction they have to proceed, then how would they contribute effectively?<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>In the first project meeting, detail your team about their roles and responsibilities, and how their individual contribution would affect the end goal. Motivate them to head in a direction that is vital for the project\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Didn%E2%80%99t_Bother_to_Create_a_Process\"><\/span>8. Didn\u2019t Bother to Create a Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2833\" src=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Didn\u2019t-Bother-to-Create-a-Process-.jpg\" alt=\"Didn\u2019t Bother to Create a Process\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Didn\u2019t-Bother-to-Create-a-Process-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Didn\u2019t-Bother-to-Create-a-Process--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, have you decided on the approach of the project? A lot of work is started with a fanfare and a great deal of optimism only to be clogged by unsuccessful delivery after the struggle of months and years. It doesn\u2019t mean that the team didn\u2019t work hard, but not knowing the road to a finish line is the real reason behind failure.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Make sure you have defined a process and the order in which it has to be followed beforehand. Know that the best processes are always the simple ones as they are easy to understand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Ignoring_inputs_from_team_members\"><\/span>9. Ignoring inputs from team members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A closed-minded project manager may be an efficient employee, but a huge liability as a manager (to the company). When a person thinks he\/she is better than the team, then the members tend to keep shut, and sometimes valuable suggestions are lost in thin air.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Take suggestions from members sincerely. This way, the tasks can be better delegated, and the team would be able to perform better.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Poor_Management_of_Scope_Creep\"><\/span>10. Poor Management of Scope Creep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Scope Creep is one of the major mistakes that can harm project management massively.<\/p>\n<p>It is defined as adding additional functionalities and features in the project that are not authorized, i.e., exist beyond the agreed-upon scope.<\/p>\n<p>Scope creep starts with a small change request followed by a series of requests causing the budget imbalance or missed deadlines.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Avoid scope creep by involving sponsors in the planning stage. Ask for their suggestions and keep them informed of any new changes. Ensure that the deliverables align with the budget and deadlines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Failing_to_document_financial_expenses\"><\/span>11. Failing to document financial expenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another project management mistake that managers may make is not documenting financial expenses appropriately. Skipping this stage only causes mistrust among clients and exhibits a lack of professionalism from the provider&#8217;s end.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Document all the financial expenses to manage the spendings better. They are a good source of reminder for the equipment and labor costs in past projects. Also, documenting all expenses would prove that the allotted money for the benchmarks was very well used.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Assuming_your_team_knows_every_know-hows\"><\/span>12. Assuming your team knows every know-hows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Training is essential when the tools are used for sales generation or marketing. A sales pipeline involves email outreach, contacts management, client negotiation, client delivery, and conversion. Proper training eliminates the chance of mistakes when there are so many elements involved. Now, expecting your team members to know how to use project tools (like project management software) all by themselves is a huge mistake. After all, not everybody is technically gifted.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Conduct team training for ensuring that every member is aware of their role in CMS, how to create tasks, and other such intricacies of the software.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Ignoring_Communication_the_lifeblood_of_a_project\"><\/span>13. Ignoring Communication, the lifeblood of a project!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2832\" src=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ignoring-Communication-e1601712866192.jpg\" alt=\"Ignoring Communication\" width=\"334\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ignoring-Communication-e1601712866192.jpg 334w, https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ignoring-Communication-e1601712866192-300x284.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All the problems mentioned above boil down to this mistake. Unclear objectives, hiring wrong people, false expectations, and many other issues can be avoided by having unclogged communication channels. At times, a project makes perfect sense in one person\u2019s head but sounds messed up in others. This way, the desired project outcome would be tough to achieve.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Good Communication is the heart of a project. By good communication, we not only refer to status updates but a healthy bond with the members. Pick a day of the week and discuss the obstacles for better engagement. This way, the team would be motivated to work smoothly. Formulate a communication plan for informing the stakeholders time-to-time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/blog\/top-communication-mistakes-to-avoid-with-your-remote-team\/\"><b>Top Communication Mistakes to avoid with your Remote Team<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Breathing_under_the_neck_of_team_members\"><\/span>14. Breathing under the neck of team members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having discussed the responsibilities, you don\u2019t want to babysit and breathe under the neck of members. This is an utter waste of time. Teams that are micromanaged often start acting rebellious as nobody likes to be controlled, which is again a step towards unsuccessful project delivery.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>As a good leader, give your team the freedom to make their own choices. Set goals in the beginning and run some periodic check-ins for evaluating progress. Also, don\u2019t forget to be respectful of their working style as individual members. Create a positive space, so that even if there are any delays, your team can let you know quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Not_updating_the_stakeholder_about_project_updates\"><\/span>15. Not updating the stakeholder about project updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your project has too many stakeholders, and the project impacts every one of them in different ways. One other mistake in the list can be not updating these individuals. However, even if you decide to do so, it can be challenging to know precisely who needs to be updated, when it has to be done, and what they need to know.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A high-power and high-interest level stakeholder should be updated regularly with uttermost transparency, i.e., they got to be the topmost priority. A long-interest and low-power stakeholder should only be informed about significant milestones, pestering them every now and then would only annoy them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Skipping_Evaluation_Dismissing_the_Past_Mistakes\"><\/span>16. Skipping Evaluation &amp; Dismissing the Past Mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Okay, so you\u2019re on the verge of project completion, and once the line is cross, you may never want to look at the outcome again!! It is quite understandable to wash your hands from something you worked for an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>However, don\u2019t hush the final steps. Skipping retrospectives and not looking at the past mistakes would be a big pay-off in the future, even if you don\u2019t realize the same at the moment.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Conduct retrospectives by looking back at the work. Poll the people that use project outcomes often for understanding issues. Figure out the risks and dead-ends that could have proven to be major roadblocks. Document all the lessons learned as this would retain experience and knowledge acquired during the project.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Being_too_rigid\"><\/span>17. Being too rigid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A manager who takes projects as a static agenda and is very rigid around targets is likely to sail the boat in the wrong direction. Not accepting failures, resisting changes, stuck to old ways of working, and so many other things in the manager\u2019s attitude can severely harm the project.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Solution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A good project manager gracefully accepts when things don\u2019t go as planned. He\/she agrees with the changes, new working methodologies and evaluates the success and failure before making hasty decisions. Having said that, a manager should also keep an eye on the project\u2019s core purpose. He\/she should avoid significant changes that can redirect the course of operations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Not_having_the_Right_Project_Management_Tool\"><\/span>18. Not having the Right Project Management Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least- robust project management software can make or break your situation. Sometimes, the problem isn\u2019t in the practices, but the processes. Avail a solution that caters to the intricacies of the system. A customizable tool that can streamline project management and bring everything under the same roof should be your top choice. If you haven\u2019t found the \u201cperfect project manager\u201d yet, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/orgzit.com\/project-management\/\">full-fledged project management solution.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am sure you would leave with a smiling face!<\/p>\n<p>Made it to the end! Don\u2019t forget to tell us the biggest mistake you witnessed in your journey. 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