I believe that prioritizing is important in a matrix organization because there is a possibility that you’ll work on more than one project at once. This can lead to overload on team members, considering that the project workload is often…   Read more»

@ps689 I also work for a company that utilizes a matrix organization structure. Things can pickup pace and be a bit confusing at times because of the multiple managers and projects. As you highlighted, scheduling conflicts can be a disadvantage…   Read more»

Posted by: @srg36 I work within a matrix organization, but as Dr. Simon mentioned in his lecture about his experience with a previous company, I would label it as a weak matrix organization. The reason I would call it a…   Read more»

Posted by: @gingeranderson As a project manager, I believe the ideal team would be comprised of someone who is a technical expert, an expert on the regulatory processes of the industry, and someone who is an expert on the jargon…   Read more»

Excellent communication skills are vital in the workplace for project management because this helps with time management and efficiency. Being able to communicate well keeps the staff more focused on meeting deadlines. With doing so, staff will be able to…   Read more»

Posted by: @delany Organization. Without it, everything will crumble and nothing will be achieved. If a project manager is not organized, deadlines can be missed and work schedules can be thrown off balance. This can lead to a cascade of…   Read more»

@akshay-sakariya you make a good point. Communication, and I would probably say organization, are important skills for success in project management. Ensuring that goals are achievable in a specific time frame requires some organization, as well as communication with the…   Read more»

@smk45 summed it up well. Having a good understanding of projects priority will likely impact the success of the project and overall team response.  It is important for project managers to communicate urgent tasks and ensure that the entire team…   Read more»

Posted by: @ssbufford Every good project manager has experience as a team member in some compacity. Some individuals luck up and are hired on with companies as project managers straight out of school but I believe most project managers have…   Read more»