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Fellow PM here- I think as PMs we have a tendency to feel like we should be involved in as many projects as possible, but it is important to really pick and cho
by olegious 9y ago
Fellow PM here- I think as PMs we have a tendency to feel like we should be involved in as many projects as possible, but it is important to really pick and choose where you can add value (and get value back) so that you don't stretch yourself too thing. I've been using a framework to evaluate opportunities and only focus on the most important ones- the others I ether say "no" to or delegate to another PM/team. It is highly unlikely that "anything that comes up" is truly that valuable/worth the distraction.
- KaiserPro 9y agoIndeed, one must limit the "wip" to avoid constant tail spin. Being a PM I would say is harder to just do the contracted hours, as you are expected to always be there, just like the carpet. Also you need to provide guidance to the rest of the team, who may choose to work late. But, I have worked with very effective PMs who literally forced people home at the end of the day. Productivity (as measured) was not affected
- anotheryou 9y agoWith "always there" I mean normal business hours, making it harder to do it in less than 40h/week. In a small company there is also less possibility to delegate.