Abdullah

FA19-BBA-211

Research and Project Manager Effectiveness

Effectiveness research is effective simply means determining whether it has produced results,
outcomes and/or societal benefits or impacts. The main unit of analysis is simply a measure of
the desired outcome. The proximate role of research is to generate new knowledge and
understanding and to build on (or challenge) previous knowledge, which may then lead to better
understanding or benefits to society. The academic and funding community monitors, audits
and/or evaluates research activities through standards of quality and excellence in knowledge
production, primarily through journal articles, and there is ongoing discussion of whether
research through publications.

Project Manager Effectiveness

1. Oral Communications

Studies show that most of the project managers day is spent in verbal communication with
various individuals and groups. Communication was usually verbal (ie, face-to-face or by phone)
and usually involved one or more of the following: information sharing, monitoring, evaluation.
A project manager's skill in communication was directly related to project performance.
Effective project managers were found to be clear, concise, straight forward, good listeners, and
able to read and understand unstated (nonverbal) as well as stated messages.

2. Influencing Skills

Effective project managers know how to influence others without much formal authority. They
knew when and with whom to use different sources of power and influence. They were able to
read the needs of others and use this knowledge to get their help. They were positive
manipulators in the name of project completion. Much of their influence over others came from
their interpersonal skills and abilities. He was liked and respected. Effective project managers
rarely force cooperation but use negotiation and persuasion (selling) to achieve their goals. One
of the most effective strategies used by project managers was their use of imperative influence.

3. Intellectual Capabilities

Effective project managers are, by definition, bright. The samples taken were capable of
processing (ie, carrying and sorting) large amounts of information. They were able to handle
complex problems and quickly change their mental focus and attention. They were logical and
analytical and kept emotions to a minimum in their thinking.
 4. Ability to handle stress

Effective project managers manage their stress by managing time effectively, depersonalizing
and minimizing conflict, embracing ambiguity, and using humor. They also demonstrated high
stress tolerance on personality measures.

5. Work skills

Project managers were organized. Their environment was chaotic by nature. They had to shape
and manage their environment to succeed. They also had to facilitate prioritization, objectives,
timetables, and action plans to achieve the goals. They were also able to change priorities and
reorganize quickly when faced with unexpected obstacles.

Follow-up – Project managers demonstrated good follow-up. They could not afford to leave
loose ends or delay. Delays and lack of follow-through lead to errors and project cost overruns.
Many respondents cited "follow-up issues" as the reason for many of their colleagues' failures.