Trust & be TRUSTworthy

AVOID the VICES of BAD Project managers

AVOID What BAD Project Managers DO

Some of the characteristics of  BAD project Managers

1. Make Commitment and BREAK it unilaterally.
2. Doesn't share the CREDIT for success.Rather, it is stolen as own.
3. Misrepresents  FACTs to suit time and own interest.
4. Assume that others are all FOOLs , he is the WISEst person.
5. Display obsession with secrecy : everything is a TOP SECRET
6. Doesn't share VITAL information with project team.
7. Likes PSYCHOFANTS and YESMAN and cronies
8. Promotes MEDIOCRITY  over EXCELLENCE
9. ABUSES  position of authority for material gratification

Before you raise FINGER

Look at YOURSELF  first.
Think calmly.
ANALYZE.
Let LOGIC prevail over raw EMOTION.

Don't raise a finger.
It is never productive.
Call & discuss the differences and justify your views.
Exert Influence , negotiate , be ETHICAL.

If situation so demands,
make a TACTICAL retreat to gain time and resources.
To make a fresh bargain later from an advantageous position.

Make amends if you are on the WRONG.
Don't try to RIGHT a WRONG by another WRONG.

Trust and be TrustWORTHY

You must TRUST your team members.
And You MUST earn their TRUST.

A team is NOT a TEAM if members don't trust each other.
Trust is a very strong binding force essential for Teamwork.

Be Trustworthy .
Otherwise, You will not succeed as a Leader.
Team will not believe in what you say.

Trust breeds cooperation and collaboration
characteristic of teamwork.

Earn trust by leading from the front , leading by examples :

• By being objective and unbiased in assessment.
• By display of Ethical behavior
• By being confident in your work style and subject knowledge.
• By lending a helping hand whoever genuinely needs.
• By empowerment , delegation of authority to the competent
• By being Truthful and keeping commitments
• By rewarding the deserving candidate.