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How do you manage and coordinate the many tasks and deliverables associated with a project?

"I learned very quickly in my project management career how important it is to properly manage and delegate project tasks. If project tasks are not assigned to the appropriate team members, it can cause complete chaos in the project lifecycle, as most tasks are dependent upon the completion of previous project tasks and assignments. With this being said, after I receive a project and have worked with stakeholders to identify the tasks and timelines that will allow us to meet our deliverables, I carefully analyze the skill sets of each individual on the project team. However, before I blindly assign a task to an individual, I reach out to them individually to ensure they are comfortable with and have the skill set to complete the task. I find this the best approach for managing tasks, especially when it comes to assigning and delegating them because it allows me to assign team members tasks that fit their skill sets and workloads."

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  • 12. How do you manage and coordinate the many tasks and deliverables associated with a project?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer is asking this question to determine how the candidate approaches the delegation and assigning of project tasks and deliverables associated with a project. With any project, there is typically a significant number of tasks to be completed, many of which are dependent on one another. Since the project manager does not have the expertise or knowledge to complete these tasks, it is not their responsibility to do so, but rather it is their responsibility to analyze the skill sets, experience, and strengths of the individuals on the project team and assign tasks accordingly. If the project manager is not familiar with an individual on the project team, they can gather this information by either reviewing the team member's resume or CV or having a short conversation with the individual. The candidate can successfully answer this question by providing specific information on how they delegate tasks for a project, and a strong response would include an example of a candidate's professional experience of successfully managing project tasks.

      Written by Kelly Burlison on February 6th, 2019

      1st Answer Example

      "I learned very quickly in my project management career how important it is to properly manage and delegate project tasks. If project tasks are not assigned to the appropriate team members, it can cause complete chaos in the project lifecycle, as most tasks are dependent upon the completion of previous project tasks and assignments. With this being said, after I receive a project and have worked with stakeholders to identify the tasks and timelines that will allow us to meet our deliverables, I carefully analyze the skill sets of each individual on the project team. However, before I blindly assign a task to an individual, I reach out to them individually to ensure they are comfortable with and have the skill set to complete the task. I find this the best approach for managing tasks, especially when it comes to assigning and delegating them because it allows me to assign team members tasks that fit their skill sets and workloads."

      Written by Kelly Burlison on February 6th, 2019

      2nd Answer Example

      "I have a great example of how I manage tasks associated with projects. I was recently assigned a large application development project from my PMO, and the project has multiple deliverables and the largest team I have ever worked with. Normally it is easy for me to assign tasks to project team members because I know a lot of the team members from working with them in the past; but since this team is so large and includes many vendors, I was not familiar with many of their skill sets, strengths, and experiences. Rather than just assigning tasks based on assumptions, I had each team member send me their CV so I could review it and learn more about their experience, and if I still had questions, I scheduled quick ten-minute meetings with them to understand where they fit on the project team. Because I took time to learn about each team member, I was able to use this information to assign project tasks to the person most qualified to work on them, and in return, the project has been progressing very smoothly."

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