How to Get the Most Out of Your Project Team

Project management is the management of people. The results you get depend on the people in your project team, which means they need a fair share of your time and resources. As project management skills and diplomas have become more recognized and valued in business, expectations have increased.

Here are ways to get the most out of your project team:

Find the right shots

Recruiting for a project doesn't just mean repeatedly using the same people getting results. It means seriously considering the needs of each individual project, and who can best meet them. A person who has achieved excellent results in a past job may not do the same in his next job. Select your group wisely – and close any gaps in qualifications before the project begins.

Giving them the big picture

In large projects, staff may be called upon to perform small or temporary roles. Make sure everyone knows the big picture, especially the business case. Explaining to them the long-term benefits to them and to the organization certainly elicits their support.

Trust a group

Spend time with the group

Finding the right group means you have to stay true to your decision. People are motivated by trust – petty guardianship shows a lack of trust and therefore means that people will not work so hard. Your attitude will be passed on to the rest of the group, so you should set an example of positivity.


Along with passing on responsibility and trust, you must work together with your team. Of course, you should monitor progress and efficiency, as well as pay well-deserved attention to their work. By working with them, you will learn more about what drives them to act – this will help you cope with positive and negative problems.

Set goals

Breaking down a project into achievable goals is crucial for project management and goes very well with effective people management. Setting goals in a routine manner means that people are able to feel the results of their actions and remain motivated.

To be able to get along well with people

Awareness is the most important element of getting along well with people. Identify your preferred ways of communicating with different people and try to adapt to them, especially when you need to solve difficult problems. Don't forget to thank you for your hard work.