A kick off meeting is an effective tool in making sure that everybody knows what you're expecting of them and what's going to happen next. Getting those people together and saying, ok, this is the t we're working on, these are the goals. Here's where we've come from can be extremely effective. Also, oftentimes when you do a kick off meating, you'll find that you're missing somebody. If we're not, otherwise wer won't be successful.
In most organizations, moving up means managing projects. And if you want to grow your project management skills, you’ve got a wealth of resources to choose from. Everything from books and podcasts to courses and certifications.
What’s much harder to find is information on how to lead a project, not just manage one. It’s the missing piece that may ultimately be more important to your project’s success.
That’s why I wanted to interview Anh Dao Pham, author of the book, Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams. Anh has decades of experience leading projects for tech companies. But it wasn’t until a conversation with a mentor that she realized the more apt title for her work is project leader, not manager. Adding tangible project leadership skills to her work has made all the difference.
And that’s what she shares in her book. The essential leadership skills project leaders need to start, maintain, and end successful projects. It’s a how-to for being the glue your team needs to succeed.
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