Good Project Management

1. Understand the project
1. Define the scope
2. Set expectations.
2. Get everyone on board.
1. Create a consensus
2. Meeting with concerned parties.
3. Clearly communicate project objectives.
4. Assign task.
1. Accountability for tasks
2. Responsibility for assigned tasks
5. Know your people
1. Time constraints
2. Other assigned tasks
3. Abilities
4. etc.
6. Be likable or at least considerate
1. Use people skills to work your plan
2. Be diplomatic
3. Don't get caught up in the drama :)
7. Communicate to upper management
1. Discuss specifics of current project status
2. Brief details with ability to answer additional questions
3. Don't talk too much they'll get bored :)
8. Don't lose your head
1. Don't freak out if the plan changes, management screams, it will happen- keep calm
2. Project managers stay calm- know the plan, can adjust to meet the unexpected

Agile Project Management

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management#Agile_Project_Management

Agile Project Management

Agile Project Management approaches based on the principles of human interaction management are founded on a process view of human collaboration. This contrasts sharply with the traditional approach.

In the agile software development or flexible product development approach, the project is seen as a series of relatively small tasks conceived and executed as the situation demands in an adaptive manner, rather than as a completely pre-planned process.

Skills Valued by Most Employers

Source: http://www.quintcareers.com/job_skills_values.html

1. Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written).
2. Analytical/Research Skills
3. Computer/Technical Literacy
4. Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities
5. Interpersonal Abilities
6. Leadership/Management Skills
7. Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
8. Planning/Organizing
9. Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity
10. Teamwork

Smart Project Management

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria

SMART
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timely