What is the Primary Lesson For starting a new project? and what kind of managers do you prefer (Leader or a Boss)?

When starting a new project it is necessary to engage with the Project team and set the parameters and objectives of what needs to be delivered.  Each project is different and the success behind a project depends on the buy in from the overall core team and the key stakeholders involved.  This means that a project plan is imperative followed by a scope of work alongside the budget to ensure that neither scope creep nor cost increases happen.  At this point the approach and the assumptions and risks are identified.  The project plan would involve a traffic light system to ensure contained risks and the key communication plan is set.  The primary lesson is that if your plan, costs, scope and communications deliver so will the project.

On projects it is necessary to have a leader as a manager.  I prefer leaders as they inspire the team to deliver.

Primary thing is to have a proper vision, planning and cordination. Allocation and utilization of resources is also an important aspect during project management.

Leadership is best preferred rather than Bossism, so as to get a more flexible and friendly atmosphere

1- Never Start A project unless All resources are Available.

2- Leadership is the key of success at any activity, be the first to start and show an exemplary employee to your team. 

The project definition should include the following:

·         Project overview

·         Objectives

·         Scope

·         Assumptions and risks

·         Approach

·         Organization

·         Signature page: Ask the sponsor and key stakeholders to approve this document, signifying that they agree on what is planned.

·         Initial effort, cost, and duration estimates: These should start as best-guess estimates and then be revised, if necessary, when the work plan is completed.

*Should follow the Leader and he knows how to lead the Team.