Running my first project starting Monday...any tips 🐠?

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Don't fuck it up

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Create your storyboard in the first 3 days. Vet the storyboard w the client and partner to make sure you are answering the questions they want

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Staff me...?

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Take time to get to know your team. Learn their strengths (even where they may be better than you) and figure out how to use and develop them. The more invested you are in your team, the more they're going to be invested in your project which should ultimately make you more successful.

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Make sure you have buy in from not only leadership, but secure the staff and seniors support since they will be doing most of the background work

Take your staff's input into account. If they feel valued they'll put in even more effort!

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Dear All,
Hope you're all well.
I have a query and I believe I can get some valuable inputs from you.

Myself Gautham, a certified PMP and Six Sigma Green belt Project Manager.
I have a Master's degree in Global Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering & Management) and 5 years of experience into Project Management . As of now i have been working in Software Industry for 3 years but I want to switch back to Automotive.
Is this possible? Can I get some leads?

Thanks in advance
Gautham

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