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As a Project Manager proper development of the team is critical to a successful project because teams are made up of individuals, individual development becomes a critical factor to project success. Individual team members need the proper development and training to perform the activities of the project or enhance their existing knowledge and skills.
Develop Project team inputs include Project staff assignment, project management and resource calendar
Tools and techniques to develop project team
The skill set of resources can vary from project to project , for example in a ERP Implementation project we have to develop a team based on ERP skills and the schedule of the project but the concept of project management and developing a team remains the same.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is an example of motivational theory it suggests that once a lower level of need has been met it no longer serves as a motivator and the next higher level becomes the driving motivation in a person’s life.
Hygiene Theory : Frederick Herzberg came up with hygiene theory also known as motivational hygiene theory . He postulates that two factors contribute to motivation. 1]Hygiene factors and Motivation. Hygiene factors deal with work environment issues for example hygiene factors are pay, benefits, conditions of the work environment. Motivators deal with the substance of the work itself and the satisfaction one derives from performing the functions of the job. Motivators include the ability to advance , learn new skills and the challenges involved in the work are all motivators according to Herzberg.
Manage Project Team Process is concerned with tracking and reporting on the performance of the individual team members.
Tools and Techniques for managing Teams
The selection of the team plays a very vital factor in successful execution of the project and later monitor and controlling the project.
The Author (Suresh Menon) is a subject matter expert on ERP and has worked in various capacities as Project Manager, ERP Consultant, Test Manager and Implementation Manager and can be contacted at suresh@digitalstream.in for queries and Comments.
