
by Jennifer Whitt, PMP
Many times, the most difficult thing a PMP project manager must do is determine who’s on first. With so many people on a team, knowing the delineation between the roles of project manager and all the team members can be confusing. In many environments, individuals wear multiple hats, such as the project manager who doubles as the business analyst, or fills a technical role. In our experience with project management, we’ve observed key trends between project managers and team players and want to share those trends that define great team leaders and exceptional team players, acknowledging that both roles are equally critical. Later, we will also identify some project management pitfalls that entrap the project manager and impact project success.