Elita: A day in the life of a project manager
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Great Project Manager Metaphors:
- EMT: Manages chaos, triages tasks, develops and participates in action plans.
- Ninja: Influences others subtly and avoids overt actions that could be poorly received.
- Jazz Musician: Keeps a steady beat and ensures the team works in harmony.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Communicates with a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, product managers, and sales teams.
- Updates key stakeholders on strategy and status.
- Organizes tasks using lists (post-it notes, electronic lists, email lists) to manage time effectively.
- Holds stand-up meetings to track daily progress and address issues.
Key Skills:
- Organization: Keeps team actions and thinking organized.
- Bias to Action: Makes decisions to move projects forward.
- Resilience: Adapts and learns from mistakes, remaining flexible to new information.
Daily Workflow:
- Uses lists to prioritize daily tasks and budget time.
- Holds morning stand-ups to review previous day’s progress and set the day’s agenda.
- Checks in at lunch to ensure tasks are on track and address any technical issues.
Elita’s Attributes:
- Action-Oriented: Makes decisions to prevent stagnation.
- Resilient: Learns from mistakes and adapts to new information.