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mb698 replied to the topic Challenges PM face in the forum Project Management Process and Medical Device Development 6 years, 5 months ago
One of the challenges faced by the project mangers is virtual team. Project managers are required to manage the team which is spread out across the world. Team members may not be just the company employees they could include clients, vendors and stakeholders. Some of the challenges faced are different time zone, language barrier. Strategies that would help the project manager to handle this challenge is by scheduling regular meetings which is on the same day and the same time this will create a routine to the team members. Secondly, there should be a video calls like skype or a regular call than over chatting and emails since emails could be misunderstood. Thirdly, the other challenge is not using project management software. If the team is not using any software tool, then there is a chance that the team comes up with unnecessary work and data. This software would send alerts and reminders for deadlines and would give overview about what is to be done and needed. So, using software would result in saving up lot of time and efforts and would keep all the information and resources at the same place. Fourthly, other challenge is the team members do not work as expected and thus do not deliver as needed. To avoid this problem the project manger should define the results that are expected. Setting standards will reduce the time needed to achieve the desired results.