Your First 2 Weeks in a New Project: What to Do?

The video outlines the top priorities for the first two weeks of a new project. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, making a good first impression, understanding organizational culture, engaging with stakeholders, building team relationships, defining the project, managing risks, and structuring the project for success. By focusing on these areas, a project manager can ensure a successful project and be recognized as effective.

What is the first step recommended before starting a new project?

• Meet the team

• Read and organize documentation

• Create a project timeline

• Identify project risks

Why is it important to make a good first impression when meeting your team?

• To establish authority and show enthusiasm

• To avoid conflicts

• To immediately start working on tasks

• To finalize the project budget

What should you pay attention to when working in a client organization?

• The organizational culture and norms

• The project timeline

• The project budget

• The office layout

What is a recommended method for understanding stakeholder relationships?

• Conducting surveys

• Reading past project reports

• Building a network diagram

• Holding weekly meetings

Why is it important to understand the aspirations and expertise of your team members?

• To reduce project timeline

• To increase project budget

• To assign tasks effectively

• To avoid team meetings

What should be considered when defining the project structure?

• The environment and stakeholder culture

• The project's timeline

• The office location

• The project's budget

What is crucial for building a business case and managing benefits?

• Reducing project costs

• Finalizing the project timeline

• Increasing team size

• Collecting stakeholder assertions about project benefits