The Human Element: Why Large Projects Require More Than Processes
Tom Sheppard
The Skillful PM (TM) specializes in providing leadership to large ($10mm+) projects for US financial services companies.
(Based on Chapter 2 of The Art of Project Management by Tom Sheppard)
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Small and midsize projects often succeed when guided purely by science—estimation techniques, scheduling tools, and risk mitigation processes. But as project size and complexity grow, the human element plays a larger role.
Large, high-risk projects involve diverse stakeholders, competing priorities, and unpredictable human behavior. These factors can’t be managed solely through technical processes. The art of project management, which includes emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and persuasion, becomes critical.
Project managers who master both the science and art are better equipped to handle human complexities and ensure project success.
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