Are you a strong project manager? Take the following TenStep quiz to find out. The following questions have been worded in a way that will allow you to answer “yes” or “no,” even though there are shades of gray on some of them as well. Take out a sheet of paper and look at these ten project management skills and behaviors.
(Y / N) You don’t plan well because you consider yourself a “doer” rather than a planner.
(Y / N) You manage with minimal collaboration and interaction with customers and team members.
(Y / N) You tend to make excuses for problems rather than take responsibility.
(Y / N) You are an order-taker.
(Y / N) You let problems sit until they become disasters?
(Y / N) You don’t create a schedule, or you do not keep it up to date.
(Y / N) You would rather deliver poor quality than admit you need more time.
(Y / N) You manage surprises at the last minute rather than manage expectations.
(Y / N) You ignore risks.
(Y / N) You communicate the minimum information required.
Score yourself
Okay, now add up the "yes" answers. There were ten categories total, right? The number grades should be as follows:..........................................