My loyal readers, I have changed the title of this blog to “Herding Cats: Tales of a Project Manager”. In considering the type of content I want to publish about project management, I felt this more accurately reflects what each of us as PM’s must go through.
Have you ever tried to herd cats? It’s hard. They aren’t like dogs. They don’t care if you will give them love or scritch the back of their ears. But I have three cats and I have found a way to herd them successfully.
Cats are interested in their own best self-interest. If they want love, they will come to you. If they want food or their litter box changed, they will find a way to let you know. If you want your cat to come to you, find out what they deem important. My cats love treats. They know that when the treat box shakes, some treats are going to come their way.
Running a project is very similar. You, the PM, are leading from the middle (or the rear depending on your sponsor!). You have to find out what is of value to your stakeholders and then shake that treat box!
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