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4. Roles
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5. Phases
I have recently started in a project manager role and this course has shown me the importance of clearly allocating work, breaking down into key tasks, assigning to a single person and applying a due date.
At university and in projects like the birdwatching one I’m doing, sometimes tasks are not clear and people get confused about who should do what. After this module, I realized that assigning clear roles like project planner, project manager, etc., can really help. I will suggest dividing roles from the start so we don’t waste time or argue later. Also, in my conservation project, I’ll write down who is doing what, based on PMWC roles, and make sure everyone knows. Furthure, I'll also check if I’m doing more than one role and make that clear to others.
After going through the module about Roles , i have understood the difference between Roles and posts. Roles can be temporal and multiple. It seeks to fascilitate the organisation of work ensuring interation and collaboration along the various line managementÂ
I have learned it is necessary to ask for clarity on when and who should deliver project results - before, I was apprehensive about doing this and thought it made me be perceived as rude. It is nice to see that this is actually just good practice, and a sure-fire way to make sure things get done efficiently!
I've been able to gain feedback on concepts related to job roles. This type of information allows me to apply the theory to my work environment, giving names to different positions and reviewing daily activities within the organization where I work.
I've learned the importance of having clear roles and responsibilities for each team member. When these are not well-defined, it becomes difficult for people to know when and where to intervene. It's often unclear where one person's responsibility ends and another's begins, which increases the risk of tasks being left incomplete. This insight has helped me redefine my own work tasks and better identify what does and does not fall within my area of responsibility.
I manage projects all the time but this module has reminded me of the importance of clearly documenting who has what project role and how the decision making is delegated to the different roles.
I now understand that there can be as many workstream leaders and members
That it is okay to asked who is doing what for a project. I understand that it is not rude.it is for easy planningÂ
That a position can have more than one roles in a project
I would apply what I have learnt on this course to applying for jobs in the conservation sector as I feel it has given me a good foundation of knowledge of the processes involved in working on a conservation project and it shows the importance of having an organisational structure for projects from the start rather than changing the organisation throughout the project.
I’ve learned that clearly defining roles and responsibilities at the start of a project helps prevent confusion and delays. Going forward, I’ll make sure I understand my role, deliverables, reporting lines, and how my work connects with others to ensure better coordination and outcomes.