Particularly amidst high levels of uncertainty, rapid change, and remote work, doing work as discrete, time-limited projects forces clarity about what you want done.
The project scoping process forces clarity about what the deliverables and timeline are. A thorough project scope gives the project-giver and -doer a shared understanding about why the project is being done, what resources it is expected to require, the timeline for various benchmarks and completions, and the desired outcomes. With this clarity, there’s no room for misunderstanding about whether the project-doer has fulfilled his or her obligation or not.
Particularly amidst changed circumstances, business pivots, or market contraction or growth, job descriptions can be vague, with broadly defined responsibilities and critical success factors. The specificity that results from a well-written project scope protects the organization and the project-doer from wasting resources or under-performing, respectively. ...
The organization has the primary responsibility to ensure that the project is well-publicized internally so that all related individuals and departments know what’s happening and can support the project-doer. The project-doer can also help make sure this happens by asking to meet all relevant stakeholders before kicking off, in one-on-one or group meetings, meals, or video chats. It’s critical to schedule and uphold regular check-ins.
Look for ways to integrate the project-doer into the larger organization. Even over four weeks, find opportunities for that person to get acquainted with the staff and business of the organization, whether by attending meetings or office social events, informal lunches or virtual happy hours with the team , or participating in the organization’s core business on the front lines. We all work better when we work with and for people whom we know, respect, and enjoy.
Finally, both sides should request written feedback. It will serve the organization in getting smarter about engaging project-based talent, and serve as a reference for the project-doer in getting future gigs. If your organization - or your career - is changing or growing at all these days, get good at managing - or doing - project-based work.
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