Who is the most important person associated with the project? Some examples of people associated with the project are stakeholders, managers, team members, clients, vendors, and end users.
@ajy6 In my opinion, everyone has an influence on a project, from the least responsible person to the most responsible person. but if i had to answer your question directly that would be the project leader. Because the project leader is the person who is responsible for everyone's work and manages them. If the project leader does not do well, order may not be maintained no matter how well other people work, or invest money. Therefore, I think that the most important person is the project leader.
In my opinion, the most important people on a project are the team members and the project management. The project manager is important since there are the ones who have to organize the tasks as well as assign the work to the correct team members. Since the quality of work and the management of tasks fall on the project manager, if the project manager doesn't do well then the project also won't do well. The team members are also important for the project since they are the ones who have to perform the work to build and put the project together. If there is a team member who slacks on their work, it could also cause a big delay in the project. This could cause the cost to increase as well as missed deadlines. Team members play a big role in whether the project will proceed on time and whether the end goal will be completely successfully or if the project will fail. The right team members need to be chosen for the correct roles as well or it could also cause a bigger delay just because there is a lack of knowledge in the task they were assigned. I believe these two groups play hand in hand with whether a project will fail or succeed since the team members need the proper qualifications for each tasks and the project manager needs to provide the proper guidance and pick team members carefully for a successful project.
To me, everyone in a project is important. But the most important is project manager as he/she has to manage everything of the project and communicate with all the team members. He/she will provide a framework for the project activities, will identify the resources needed, recruit team members, and most importantly will coordinate all the activities of everyone. Team members are also important as they have to do their job properly but a good project manager can lead well, which will help everyone finish their tasks within the deadline.
Like others have stated in this thread, all of the people stated in the questions hold some degree of importance when it comes to a project. The person, or group of people, that holds the most importance will definitely depend on the kind of project being done. For example, in the medical device field, many projects will begin in the early R&D stages. There will not be as much thought about the stakeholders and vendors as compared to the later timeline of the project but it does not mean they are not important to the project as a whole. In this example, the team members, including the scientists and project managers, will hold a much higher value of importance when designing and creating the concept. Once it has been created, then the other groups, including the suppliers, vendors, stakeholders, and end users will all start having a bigger impact on the commercialization of the device. The team members and managers will still be important in this process but there will be a slight shift in responsibilities as that is what each group is intended for. Overall, it is unlikely that a certain person will be considered the most important piece throughout the duration of a project, especially if it is a large task, but it is important to remember that each group has its specific function and are all needed to develop the final product.
In a project, each person holds an importance that is hard to replicate among the remaining members. Stakeholders help to fund the project; Managers ensure that the project is handled and everything stays on pace; Team members complete the task; clients, vendors, and end users ensure that the project is put into use and gains attention from others. If I had to choose a single group, I would say that the team members are the most influential people in the project. This is because they are the people with the skills to complete and bring the project to fruition. The project managers hold importance because they are the ones who can choose the members and ensure they stay on task but the members themselves are the ones who finish the job.
As mentioned in each previous post, everyone associated with a project holds their own importance in order to successfully complete a project, such as the project manager and team members as mentioned. However, one group that has not been mentioned yet that I think is the most important group associated with a project are the clients. The client is the person who presents the actual project and, overall, the person who the project needs to satisfy. In a project the client is someone who oversees everyone, maybe not to the extent of the project manager, but they are the people who have the final say in approving any plans. As the cliche saying goes, "the customer knows best". If the client believes a change is necessary or part of the project is too big of a risk their opinion is what matters most. Although I do agree with the fact that the project leader and team members are most vital in accomplishing the project, I think that the client's satisfaction holds the most importance in a project.
I would have to say that while all the stakeholders hold a a strong relative importance to the project, the most important person would have to be the client. This is in correlation to the most important phase of a project, which would have to be the planning phase, and since this phase is primarily built around the client/ customer's description of the scope, I would say they have the largest say in the progression of the project. Considering that the scope of the project as well as certain demands are determined by the client, regardless of the team's efforts towards the project, it is sufficient to say that the project is driven by the client and the client determines the path of progress, starting from the initiating phase. Additionally, if the client remains unsatisfied with the project by the closing phase, regardless of the amount of effort that was put into the project by the rest of the stakeholders, the project will ultimately be deemed a failure, putting into perspective the role the client plays in the ultimate closing and profit of the project.
Quite frankly, I think that the most important people within a project would be the either be the client or the team members. When I say the client, I believe that most projects if not all would rely heavily on the client/customer's overall need for the device itself, and therefore they must take priority when it comes to answering the question of "how can we help?" The demographic of the client/clients allows for the projects to truly take shape and become a project itself. In my opinion, establishing the need for a group is what's most important in the establishment of a project. The second being the team members of the project. Working as a collective whole allows for the project to not only be completed efficiently, but it provides for room for the project to maintain structure and composure.
In my personal opinion, I believe that the success of a project often depends on the team members involved, as they are the ones responsible for completing tasks, solving problems, and achieving the project's goals. Effective collaboration and communication between team members are crucial for the success of a project. In addition, team members bring different skills, perspectives, and experiences to the table, which can contribute to the project's overall success. Team members are the most important part of a project because they are responsible for completing tasks, bringing diverse skills and perspectives, and adapting to changing circumstances. Effective collaboration and communication between team members are crucial for the success of the project, and having a strong team can help to ensure that the project achieves its goals.
As mentioned in each previous post, everyone associated with a project holds their own importance in order to successfully complete a project, such as the project manager and team members as mentioned. However, one group that has not been mentioned yet that I think is the most important group associated with a project are the clients. The client is the person who presents the actual project and, overall, the person who the project needs to satisfy. In a project the client is someone who oversees everyone, maybe not to the extent of the project manager, but they are the people who have the final say in approving any plans. As the cliche saying goes, "the customer knows best". If the client believes a change is necessary or part of the project is too big of a risk their opinion is what matters most. Although I do agree with the fact that the project leader and team members are most vital in accomplishing the project, I think that the client's satisfaction holds the most importance in a project.
This question is very subjective. I initially thought about the client too. Once I aligned the definition of a project to this question, I no longer considered the client. A project is typically defined as a set of tasks that, when finished, result in the creation of a new product or capability. Ratings or reviews that the client provides is not a direct influence on the completion of an object.
With input from the sponsor and stakeholders, the project manager identifies the primary issue that needs to be resolved and decides how to approach it, including the project's objectives, scope, and the activities that will provide the intended results. The project manager also prepares and schedules work, notates progress, supervises manages daily operations, and completes the project. I think all of the pieces of the project are important, but the project would fall apart without the project manager.
@knm7 I completely agree with you that the most important person on the team is the client. All of the individuals on the team are working towards the betterment and needs of the client. It is similar to the patient being the most important person in the operating room. In conveying medical services, powerful cooperation can right away and decidedly influence patient security and result. The requirement for powerful groups is expanding because of expanding co-morbidities and expanding intricacy of specialization of care. A high worth is placed in compelling correspondence inside the group, including straightforwardness about points, choices, vulnerability, and mix-ups. Genuineness is basic to ceaseless turn of events and for keeping up with the common trust, which is essential for an advanced group.
A project is a machine that requires many different parts to function. All the parts have different roles with some being more vital than others. Stakeholders are important to the starting of project as they usually provide capital for a project. However I would say the most important part of a project machine would be the project manager and team members. They are the ones that bring the project to fruition. The manager ensures that the scope of the project is adhered to and the team members work to ensure the objectives are met in a timely manner. Cohesion between the managers and the members is imperative to ensure the successful completion of a project. The clients, vendors and end users are important for a project as they are the ones that receive the finished product, but there would be no product without the work of the project manager and team members.
Although I believe everyone on a project has to play their role to ensure a positive outcome, when deciding on which is most important im stuck between the stakeholders and the team members. Without stakeholders there is no funding, and without funding a project cannot exist. Team members are important as well because you can have whoever you want calling the shots but if there is no one with expertise on how to execute the plans the project will fail and funding will be lost. At the end of the day importance is very perspective as each role has its own importance.
Every project is different, so I think this answer can vary, case by case. With that being said,I think the most important people are the project managers. A strong project manager that is able to leverage their resources and knowledge can drive a project to success. Equally, the end user is very important, because their satisfaction will be the ultimate driving factor in the project's success.
