Anne Murray for McKnights writes:Here are the four big mistakes that get in the way of good software project management for nursing homes and what to do about them.
Mistake #1: Thinking having a “project manager” is project management. It’s not.
A project manager is a professional who has studied the tools and procedures of the project management discipline and often holds a certification such as a PMP. Despite the all-encompassing connotation of the title, many people are surprised to find out the PM’s role is rather limited. On a well-run software project the PM is tracking tasks and budgets and timelines. For that reason, I like to use the term “literal project manager.” Here’s a diagram showing the literal project manager’s place on a typical project team.
Project management, in contrast, involves many more people. There are those who will discover and understand the business requirements, who will make strategic decisions about technology choice, who will set the project’s goals and establish metrics. In short, good project management is holistic, not limited.
What you can do: Learn all the business roles involved in holistic project management. SNIP, the article continues @ McKnights, click here to continue reading….
