PEOPLE IN THE BOOK

Project Manager

Connects decisions, dependencies, contributors, and review points. A blocked task must have a next action; a release meeting must have evidence to decide from.

The Project Manager untangles strings connecting tasks and dates.
The date is waiting for three decisions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD GET

Plan, status, risk list, and agreed working process.

BRING TO THE CONVERSATION

Timing and effort limits, priorities, and decision-maker availability.

ASK THIS PERSON

  • What currently determines the schedule, and which dependencies matter?
  • Where can I see progress, open questions, and changes?
  • Which decisions do you need from me, and by when?

WHERE THIS FUNCTION CONTRIBUTES

Find the role along the route.

Agree on the actual assignment for your project. Several functions can belong to one person.

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