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Issue Management by Plan and Process

Issues are omnipresent in a project. A Project Manager needs to always begin with a plan that would define the activities and business rules that may be used to manage or control issues. To create a concrete plan you need to first identify the issues and classify it into some types based on its impact or priority.  Majorly all issues may be classified into these four categories namely. 1) Major Problem:  These are problems that could bring your project to a standstill and requires immediate attention and action. For example, A technical failure in a computer system can be classified as a major problem as it would cause the shutdown of the system.  2) Concern: These are  problems that may not have any instant repercussions but may balloon into something big if left unattended for long. You need to be aware of them constantly to make sure they do not develop into a major problem. A fine example would be a shortage of materials or delays in a dispatch that is not bringing a supply

What it means to be a Project Manager

What does a project manager do everyday ? 1) Check your Emails:  Email has become the official modern mode of communication that is being followed by a lot of people to send vital information.  A Project manager can’t afford to let some crucial piece of information slip through the cracks and has to skim through all the emails he receives. 2) Handle and Make Calls:  Calls are the ideal way of keeping in touch with your project team and stakeholders who have problems or answers that are needed instantly. Project managers will always have calls he needs to take and calls he has to make to stay connected. 3) Organize Meetings:  Timely and regular meetings are a great way to deliver their message to the team and also keep stakeholders and sponsors updated. 4) Update Dashboard:  A project manager always keeps a bird’s-eye view of the project’s progress by using a dashboard, and maintains it as an one-stop shop for all the important metrics and KPI. 5) Get Daily Project Status:  A pr