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GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENTDr. Lauren Talia, D.B.A.
What is Global Team?
A global team is when the Project Manager (PM) or leader is managing his/her team in minimum of two or more countries.
When the distance among the team members in which, travel is required for physical contact. The use of direct phone calls, conference calls,
and video conferencing become essential cost-saving tools.Project Management -Best Practices:
Achieving Global Excellence, 2nd Edition.Harold R. Kerzner
John Wiley & SonsNov 4, 2010
Global Project Management
The single-region world we used to know has became more global. Technology builds bridges by preventing unnecessary
travel and saves time. Allows customers and companies to work together in
more efficient and profitable manner. Conference Calls, multiple people to join call in remote
locations. Video Conferencing, avoids unnecessary travel and cuts cost. Instant Messages (IM), avoids distraction of face-to-face
Q&A. Short Message Service (SMS), is a text messaging service
component for cellular phone. Email, prevents the use of mailing letter or sending faxes.
Managing Global Teams
PM’s Must Track. Performance-how is project coming
along. Communication-prevents
miscommunication and tracks progress. Accuracy-correctness of quality. Productivity-production and return on
investment (ROI). Deadlines-targets, short-term goals/long-
term goals. Attendance-employee presences at work.
Have Respect for Everyone No matter, what you do always have respect
for each cultures Holidays, each country has different Government
holidays. Activities, your team members should participate. Do not let, work boundaries filter into home and/or
life boundaries. Showing that you have respect for your
team Recognizing, that there is a life outside work.
Employees who feel you care, will work that extra mile when needed.
Time Zones
When managing global team you will be making conference call at all hours of the day. India as late as 11 p.m. Egypt as earlier as 4 a.m.
Prepare for conference call. Have all necessary documents at reach, to issue any
concerns immediately. Always be well-rested to think clearly and critically. Be Prepared to answer difficult to challenging questions.
Escalate those questions or concerns to the appropriate party. Scheduled for two meetings at the same time
Leverage the calls to your team members. Stress the importance to your team about jotting notes on
“ACTION ITEMS” and “QUESTIONS UNANSWERED”.
Different Language Barriers
International companies usually establish a common language for the exchange of information. English Spanish Mandarin
The effectiveness of
communication by most non-English speakers. Understanding non-verbal
communication Vocabulary Ability to make analogies Tell stories Understand jokes
Create Team Synergy
No matter where your teams are located. Conduct virtual live meetings. Have a few strategic gatherings for all the
members on each team to meet. Build the bridge on trust. Investing upfront in your team will also go
a long way toward success. Especially, when the tasks or timelines become critical.
Leadership by Exception
Some Successful PM’s use Tracking Tools By creating the right metrics, gathers the
right information. Keeps everyone apprised of the status of the
program.
There is no reason to have an exorbitant amount of status meetings. Stop doing
it!
Project Management -Best Practices: Achieving Global ExcellenceHarold R. Kerzner
John Wiley & Sons2nd Edition. Nov 4, 2010
Set Goals & Celebrate AchievementRegardless, of where your Global Team is located have:
Vision, of what needs to be accomplished. Goals, are articulated. Follow-up, the goals are being met.
When there are challenges: Reach out, to the team virtually, to gather
brainstorming ideas. Suggestions, always offer solutions and
comments to improve processes and streamline procedures.
Questions Arises
If something goes wrong? The PM or Superior, must be made aware, ASAP. NO EXCEPTIONS! Provide your PM or Superior with choices of solutions to solve the
problem or challenge. Provide brisk evaluation of the Pro’s and Con’s to each solution.
Attain approval prior to informing the Customer or Sr. Management, and Executive Management of the situation. Do not go over your superiors head, without making them aware of the
situation. Who would you recommend to escalate the task or questions. When trying to attain answer quickly.
Send SMS, send IM, send email, and contact individuals directly by phone.
For example, sitting in meeting you silently send email, SMS, or instant message to attain prompt response fast.
Benefits of Global Project Management Companies that used to operate in only one
country in the 90’s and earlier. In the 21st century companies operate
globally. The benefits for operating globally.
Helps to increase the consumer bases. Increases sales.
Decreases operational costs. Manufacturing for product Labor Employee Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision 401k, Pension, and Purchase of Company Stocks Personal-Time-Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Vacation Leave
CONT. Benefits of Global Project Management
Satisfied customers, whether you are the customer of your own project.
Completing project on-time, by staying on budget.
Recruiting subject matter experts for specific areas.
Benefits for Managing Global Teams
Accesses New Skill Levels New perspective on situations. Local knowledge of distant users.
Provides 24-hour coverage using normal shift workers More gets done, as other countries sleep. Overseas few specific projects for the
organization. Lower Operational Costs
Lower taxes Employee wages Lower benefits costs
Project Management Historical
In the1940’s Line Managers (LM) functioned as PM’s used the
concept “over-the fence” to manage projects. Each LM
Would perform the work necessitated by his/her team.
When completed The LM would throw the ball (project) over the
fence for the next team to complete their section. Once, the ball was thrown over the fence
The LM would wash their hands of any responsibility from that project. Project Management -Best Practices:
Achieving Global Excellence, 2nd Edition.Harold R. Kerzner
John Wiley & SonsNov 4, 2010
How did the Project Fail?
If a Project Failed? The blame was immediately placed on whichever
LM that had the ball, at the that time. What are the Problems with this
Scenario? The LM’s are at fault for other LM’s mistakes and
errors. The wrong LM’s are answering the questions,
from the customers. There is no Quality Assurance (QA) in affect.
QA would have verified the work was completed in accurately fashion to the customers expectations. Project Management -Best Practices:
Achieving Global Excellence, 2nd Edition.Harold R. Kerzner
John Wiley & SonsNov 4, 2010
Problems with Line Managers
Responsibility Customer had no Signal Point of Contacts to Ask Questions. Customers wanted first-hand explanation from
the specific LM, who had the ball. Once, that ball was thrown that LM is no
longer associated to that project or would answer any questions.
Bad Management and Customer Service!
Project Management -Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence, 2nd Edition.Harold R. Kerzner
John Wiley & SonsNov 4, 2010
Challenges with Managing Global Team
Global Team Communication is Hard Involves multiple languages. Can be expensive.
Time Differences are Inconvenient Being located in India and calling the United States
In India time is 11 p.m. and the United States its 1p.m. In Dubai its 1 a.m. and the United States its 1p.m. Australia 4 a.m. and the United States its 8 a.m.
Work Styles Cultural variations may lead to difficulties. Prevent misunderstandings by following-up with
emails.
Jobs in Global Project Management
Global Project Manager
Global Logistics Analyst
Global Marketing Global Supply Chain Global Sales and
Marketing Global Operations
Excellence
Global Training and Development
Global Hosting-Storage Job
Global Tax Accounting
Global IT Service Manager
Global Risk Management
Global Sales
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS?
REFERENCES
Kerzner, H. (2010). Project management - best practices: Achieving global excellence . (2nd ed.). United States of America: John Wiley & Sons.
Kendrick, T. (2010). The project management tool kit: 100 tips and techniques for getting the job done right. (2nd ed.). United States: Amoncon.
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PMI. (2013). Global project management . Retrieved from http://www.pmi.org/Knowledge-Center/Knowledge-Shelf/Global-Project-Management.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/Knowledge-Center/Knowledge-Shelf/Global-Project-Management.aspx
Sabitino, J. (2012). Successful project management . (5th ed.). United States of America: South-Western-Cengage Learning.