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- 1. How was Sir John Armitt a perfectProject Manager? Projectsuccessoccurs whena productor processisfinishedandimplementedforprofitability. Projectscan fail duringmultiple phasesof the projectcycle,includingthe developmentphase and release phase.The role of the projectmanageristoovercome challengestoensure projectsuccess. Still,theymustalsobe readyto suspendorcancel a projectif new informationorevidence suggests that profitabilityisnolongerpossible orfeasible. Afterreadingthe case studyβLeadingbyExample forthe LondonOlympicsβone of the characteristicsIthoughtto be closelyassociatedwithSirJohnArmittwouldbe credibility.He rana βmajor contractorβ,responsibleforengineeringthe firsthigh-speedrail system.The second characteristicthatfitshimespeciallyinthiscase wouldbe thathe isa creative problemsolver. Havingto not onlydevelopingthe Olympicsite inaheavilyβcongestedβcitybutalsokeepingthe Paralympicgamesinmindshowshowcreative he hadto be.Lastly,SirJohnArmittmodelsaflexible managementstyle thisisapparentbecause oof hisyearsof overcomingmultiplechallengesbetween budgets,whichare alwayschangingthroughoutprojectsandnotincludingpoliticiansasmuchas otherpeople usuallydo,he wasable tomake the challengingdecisionstheywouldnormallyputoff. What according to you were hisskillsthat a Project Manager shouldhave? 1. Organizing under conflict. Project managers need the abilities to delegate, manage their time, and handle conflict and criticism. Armit was the perfect at organising and always gave credits to his team. 2. Experience. Having knowledge of project management and other organizational procedures, experience with technical challenges, and a background as a leader is helpful. Over the time armitt gained the experience of 100s of project and was top advisor for politician . 3. Decision-making. Project managers require sound judgment, systematic analytical ability, and decision-making skills. Armit decision was accepted and he was ready to take the risks. 4. Productive creativity. This ability refers to the need for project managers to show creativity, develop and implement innovative ideas, and challenge the old, established order. Armitt always saw the future and made everyting future proof 5. Cooperative leadership. This skill refers to the project managerβs ability to motivate others, to cooperate, and to express ideas clearly. Armitt was a great leader and always take his team with him. Comment on his approach to handle powerful stakeholders. Sir johnarmitusedto handle powerful stakeholdersbycreatingthe atmosphere calm.He was Describedasa βstabilizinginfluence,givingconfidencethatthe projectcouldbe delivered,βArmitt broughthighcredibilityandahistoryof competence tohisrole inleadingthe developmenteffort. Armittapproachto newprojectwas incredible.He alwayssaidthat βWe needtofindministerswho are preparedtosay to theirdepartments,βYouare free tomake mistakes.Youare free tomentally allocate some of whatyouare doingto the 70/30 projectswhere,infact,there isa good30% chance that itwill notworkβbutthe 70% isworth goingfor,so letβsgofor that.If itgoeswrong,you wonβt be hanged,butyou will actuallybe praisedforhavingago.Because we are willingtotake a risk, there will be certainthingsthatwill be successful.ββAshe noted,innovationcarriesrisk,butitcan alsodeliverbigwins.βIf youwanttoinnovate,youhave toaccept that there are risks,and soyou needflexibilityinyourbudget,βstatesArmitt.βAndyouneedtobe openandhonestaboutthat.