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Behaviral Aspects of Project Mgmt Abstract Project Plans within an organization are initiated because of the need to make a positive change for growth within an
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Project Plans within an organization are initiated because of the need to make a positive change for growth within an organization. When the project manager, along with the team members are not achieving the desired set goals and objectives of the project plan, the issues that arise must immediately be analyzed to prevent losing total control of accomplishing a successful project. This paper discusses the issues that may arise, why they surfaced, and recommendations on how the project manager can rebuild an organizational culture that fosters an environment that will lead to a successful project.
According to a definition by McNamara "organizational culture is the personality of the organization. Culture is comprised of the assumptions, values, norms, believes and tangible signs (artifacts) of organization members and their behaviors." (2006)
The organizational culture of a project plan can be the key to the success or failure of a project. Behaviors that foster diversity, dialogue, personal and team accountability, rewards and recognition, and satisfaction experienced by the team members influence positively the selection, sponsorship, prioritisation and ultimate success of projects.
First, there must be a purpose for the project, in which the roles, responsibilities, activities, processes are all clearly defined. If the Project Manager understands and takes ownership of the project at hand, he/she can then begin with creating a project plan that will identify the life of the project.
However, prior to implementing a project plan, the Project Manager must prepare the employees for the changes (no matter how big or little the changes are) that will be integrated into their work duties and responsibilities. This should allow the employees to feel as though they are going to be an important role in the project and open the door of communication for the employees to ask questions to clarify any doubts or fears they...
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