Taking over responsibility on a project as the new project manager can be a feat, even more so sometimes than being the one to start the project from the beginning. When taking over the position be sure to track down all you will need in the handover process, while making sure to speak to the old project manager both on and off the record. Make sure to get introductions to all those you will be working closely under to ensure a smooth transition. Finally pour over the files given to you and ensure everything you need is there.
Key Takeaways:
- Who has paid library fines even though the books are just there ready to go back, because she can’t get out of the office for 20 minutes to return them.
- We’ve shuffled things around and I’ve picked up a (big, complicated) piece of work.
- That’s a message that will give confidence to stakeholders who might be nervous about the change in project manager
“Put in place anything that you feel needs doing and stop anything that doesn’t work with how you want to run the project. Just be sure to tell everyone so that they know what’s going on.”