Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 1 00:00:01,310 --> 00:00:02,840 The execution stage will go better 2 2 00:00:02,840 --> 00:00:05,480 for everybody the more the project manager 3 3 00:00:05,480 --> 00:00:07,993 completely delegates the work to the team. 4 4 00:00:09,420 --> 00:00:11,110 Remember the magic dividing line between 5 5 00:00:11,110 --> 00:00:14,173 deliverables and activity breakdowns in the planning stage? 6 6 00:00:15,240 --> 00:00:17,190 The project manager's job is to ensure 7 7 00:00:17,190 --> 00:00:19,990 everyone knows what needs to be done, 8 8 00:00:19,990 --> 00:00:23,723 whereas the team's job is to manage how it is done. 9 9 00:00:25,480 --> 00:00:29,010 Project manager always retains accountability 10 10 00:00:29,010 --> 00:00:31,553 and so must status and followup. 11 11 00:00:32,870 --> 00:00:35,730 But the responsibility for deliverable performance 12 12 00:00:35,730 --> 00:00:37,563 is delegated to the team. 13 13 00:00:39,400 --> 00:00:41,510 The project manager's job is to make sure 14 14 00:00:41,510 --> 00:00:44,270 the project leads understand they must 15 15 00:00:44,270 --> 00:00:47,310 inform you early if there are any problems 16 16 00:00:48,170 --> 00:00:50,963 and ask for help with anything they cannot resolve. 17 17 00:00:52,610 --> 00:00:55,640 Then, the project manager must accept 18 18 00:00:55,640 --> 00:00:57,730 that normal projects will have 19 19 00:00:57,730 --> 00:01:00,830 risks taken by the team to achieve better performance 20 20 00:01:00,830 --> 00:01:02,263 that sometimes fail. 21 21 00:01:03,380 --> 00:01:06,960 And team members taking longer and not doing 22 22 00:01:06,960 --> 00:01:09,640 as good a job as their leaders could, 23 23 00:01:09,640 --> 00:01:12,223 the normal way people learn and get better. 24 24 00:01:13,360 --> 00:01:15,840 After all, how did you and I learn? 25 25 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:19,553 By taking longer and not doing as good a job the first time. 26 26 00:01:20,570 --> 00:01:22,440 The first time you cook pasta, 27 27 00:01:22,440 --> 00:01:25,423 it usually takes longer and is not a great job. 28 28 00:01:26,510 --> 00:01:28,493 Learning is part of the journey. 29 29 00:01:30,710 --> 00:01:32,420 The project manager should also 30 30 00:01:32,420 --> 00:01:36,193 grow their team wherever possible and delegate credit. 31 31 00:01:37,060 --> 00:01:39,640 For example, have them present to customers 32 32 00:01:39,640 --> 00:01:43,003 and senior management on any subjects in their area. 33 33 00:01:44,920 --> 00:01:48,393 Finally, delegate spending authority, as well. 34 34 00:01:49,370 --> 00:01:52,430 Every member of the team should have a sign-off level, 35 35 00:01:52,430 --> 00:01:55,740 an amount of money they can expend without authorization 36 36 00:01:55,740 --> 00:01:57,563 to save costly administration. 37 37 00:01:59,030 --> 00:02:01,020 The sign-off level for senior leads may be 38 38 00:02:01,020 --> 00:02:03,500 in the thousands of dollars to enable them to obtain 39 39 00:02:03,500 --> 00:02:06,383 material or services rapidly when required. 40 40 00:02:07,510 --> 00:02:11,860 Whereas the level for junior workers may be only $100, 41 41 00:02:11,860 --> 00:02:13,453 but should never be zero. 42 42 00:02:14,810 --> 00:02:16,880 I remember having a junior engineer walk up to me 43 43 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:19,280 once on a project and hand me a receipt 44 44 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:22,143 for a cable crimping tool for $78. 45 45 00:02:22,990 --> 00:02:24,440 He needed one right away, 46 46 00:02:24,440 --> 00:02:25,920 found it would take days to order it 47 47 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:27,290 through the organization, 48 48 00:02:27,290 --> 00:02:30,180 so bought one at the local hardware store on his lunch hour 49 49 00:02:30,180 --> 00:02:32,563 so he could continue working that afternoon. 50 50 00:02:33,630 --> 00:02:37,713 That saved thousands of dollars in project schedule time. 51 51 00:02:38,890 --> 00:02:42,320 I thanked him and had a reimbursement check sent to him. 52 52 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:45,823 He felt empowered and the project benefited, too. 53 53 00:02:48,290 --> 00:02:49,890 The more you delegate, 54 54 00:02:49,890 --> 00:02:53,050 the better the overall project performance will be 55 55 00:02:53,050 --> 00:02:56,240 and the better you will be able to focus on your job 56 56 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:58,133 of monitoring and controlling. 4974