Project Management Guideline in UX Design: The Crucial Principle To Successful Project Execution
Simplifying Project Management: Embracing the Golden Rule
In the world of project management, a user-friendly alternative to the PMP and Prince 2 routes is gaining traction – Project Management Survival, considered less intimidating for many. This shift in perspective is largely due to the teachings of author Reneé C. Nielsen, who worked closely with Richard Jones, a renowned Project Management guru and author of "Project Management Survival: A Practical Guide to Leading Projects."
One of Nielsen's key teachings is the Golden Rule of Project Management, a principle that emphasizes empathy, transparency, and collaboration. It encourages treating all stakeholders – team members, clients, and users – with respect, clear communication, fairness, and consideration.
For UX project managers, this rule is particularly relevant. By prioritizing user-centered focus, team collaboration, managing expectations, and fostering quality outcomes, UX project managers can ensure their projects are not only successful but also user-friendly.
Nielsen also emphasizes a black and white system of reporting for managing issues more effectively. He advises against relying on percentage completion indicators, stating that tasks are either done or not done, and not a percentage. This approach, he argues, helps avoid the potential pitfalls of reporting tasks as 99% done, which can lead to blame from project sponsors if they take longer than expected.
This shift away from percentage completion is not a new concept. Nielsen blames Microsoft for setting the belief in percentage completion in project management, a belief he believes is not reliable. Instead, he suggests a tick box system, which he finds easier to manage.
However, Nielsen does not provide an alternative method for reporting project progress. He simply advises against the use of percentage completion due to its inability to accurately quantify progress.
This article concludes a short series of project management tips for UX project managers, offering practical advice for navigating the complexities of project management with grace and efficiency. For more tips, visit the UX Daily tab on the website.
- In the realm of UX project management, adopting a technology-based tick box system for reporting could be beneficial, as it aligns with Nielsen's advice against the use of percentage completion and helps simplify issue management.
- As UX project management increasingly intersects with finance and business, understanding the importance of technology in project reporting, such as the tick box system, could streamline processes and enhance the overall success of UX projects.
