The Project Manager and People Evaluation

Reviewing the topics previously discussed, it became clear that the Project Manager faces risks from all sides. Paradoxically, success does not lie in avoiding these risks but in deeply understanding and preparing thoroughly to face them. Up to now, the following themes were presented in previous articles:

1. Lessons Learned;
2. Crisis Manual; Why have it? Elaboration and Structure; How to use it.
3. Preventive Measures

1. Identification and management of potential risks;
2. Conflicts between Subcontractors

An important item that needs to be addressed, preferably as soon as possible, is the evaluation of the project team. The quality of the team is directly linked to the quality of the project, deadlines, and costs, as well as factors such as motivation, turnover, and interaction.

Evaluation Methods of Team Members

There are many evaluation methods, used at different times, but few ensure that the project manager obtains the essential information, because it is necessary to know:

• What is the performance of each member and how does each interact with others?
• What is the real commitment of each member to the team goal?
• What are the individual professional or personal development needs?
• Is there any discrimination or harassment?

Over the decades, from the time of BUNGE to McDonald's, we have gradually experimented with various methods, from Competency Assessment to 360o Evaluation. However, these and other methods were very laborious and time-consuming, often resulting in incomplete analyses or insufficiently applied evaluations.

The Solution

With the help of Artificial Intelligence, team evaluation finally flourished and bore fruit. Now, it is possible to conduct as many evaluations as necessary, not just one "batch" per year. Therefore, I recommend that managers seeking equal treatment, development, and results, use AI tools as support for their people evaluation methods as soon as possible.

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