Track: People in Projects

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Projects are executed with the best of intention taking into cognizance varying factors of uncertainty and developing a realistic schedule that satisfies client and company expectations in line with budget and safety considerations, however in spite of the varying degrees of risk assessment/mitigation performed prior to execution , facing actual Force majeure events such as the novel COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating global impact leaves the best of project managers in a constant state of entropy seeking an equilibrium that satisfies project implementation. This paper seeks to present a real-life case scenario that lead to the successful execution of an Engineering Procurement construction commissioning project performed during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, it will highlight the challenges (physical and mental) imposed by the pandemic on the project execution and the solutions utilized in resolving each challenge, and critical role of Project managers as effective leaders in driving resolutions.

PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Project Management

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PMI defines project management as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.” (https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/what-is-project-management). A good Project Manager then follows the five groups of processes and ten knowledge areas to meet the project requirements and accomplish the goal of delivering a project successfully. But what happens when there is a failure along the way? Or when there is a collection of failures that derails the project completely?

Effectively managing in crisis is what sets a great Project Manager from a good Project Manager.

Crisis management requires focus, poise, and true leadership. This session will explore approaches to effectively deal with crisis and inspire others in face of a challenge. But we will not shy away from raising the question of why a great Project Manager would allow crisis to occur in the first place.

PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership