Project Management - The Art of Getting Things Done

In a nut shell, project management is the art of getting things done. There are various tools and techniques available to help you get things done, but ultimately if you do not deliver (on time, within budget, and meet or exceed expectations) then you fail to manage successfully.

If you manage a person who can never deliver, where years pass and nothing of real value is accomplished, then that person needs an education in project management best practices or a career change.

Management should evaluate accomplishments in order to determine the level of productivity. Management should survey direct reports to a manager to determine if the manager is effective or dysfunctional. An organization's success is dependent it's level of productivity. So if someone in your organization cannot get things done and re-education is not changing their ability get things done, then it is time to find a new resource.

Learn the art of getting things done. It is easy if you simply take action!