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How to manage the coming wave of investment in capital projects

McKinsey Talks Operations

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The Importance of Perfectionism in Project Management

Dimfka Kuiperz: The first time I worked as a project manager, I was going to do everything perfect. And so that went absolutely nowhere. A few more projects went on and then she got this perfect advice from one of her mentors. She said you should not emphasize the areas where you're not good at it. All of a sudden there was a 180 degree difference in the ratings.

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