Overview
There have been hundreds of articles written about managing project teams. Many cover the same ground. Unfortunately, many also fail to differentiate between line management and project team management. They expect the same rules that apply to a staff member in a line role apply to a person on a project team. This article discusses the unique needs of a project team member and offers some suggestions as to how a team may be managed.
Differences
I mentioned there was a difference between a project team and a departmental role. Here area a few of those differences: Continue reading ‘Managing Project Team Members’ »
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