Most of us think about project managers as existing members of the organization – possibly part of an organized group of project managers in a project management office (PMO) or individuals periodically filling the PM role as project needs arise. But what about this scenario - consultants coming in as project managers to an organization with PM leadership needs? Coming in as a project management consultant versus already being in the role of a project manager within the organization definitely has its differences. The PM consultant is viewed differently, people interact and respond to this individual differently, some give true respect and some respect is superficial, and top management in the organization views you differently as well. I know…because I have been there. Sometimes even how much control you have over the project and project outcomes can be very dependent on your internal vs. external status in the organization…in both good ways and in bad ways.
When you are hired as a project management consultant you often encounter a unique set of challenges that you are not necessarily faced with as an existing project manager in the organization. I also feel that there are some unique benefits of being in this type of situation as well. Lets consider…
When you are hired as a project management consultant you often encounter a unique set of challenges that you are not necessarily faced with as an existing project manager in the organization. I also feel that there are some unique benefits of being in this type of situation as well. Lets consider…
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