7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles

The video draws an analogy between project managers and pilots, highlighting seven key similarities: destination, lift, gravity, passengers, crew, speed, and professionalism. Each aspect is explained in terms of project management, emphasizing goal setting, planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, teamwork, progress management, and adherence to procedures.

What is the primary responsibility of a project manager in relation to the project's destination?

• To ignore the destination and focus on other tasks

• To ensure the project reaches its predetermined destination

• To choose the destination based on personal preference

• To change the destination as needed

How does a project manager generate 'lift' for a project?

• By delegating all tasks to the team

• By ignoring project successes

• By constantly adjusting the project plan and celebrating successes

• By focusing solely on the final outcome

What is a key similarity between managing passengers on a plane and stakeholders in a project?

• Both can be ignored until the end

• Both are responsible for setting the destination

• Both require no communication

• Both involve constant communication and updates

In what way is a project manager's team similar to a pilot's crew?

• Both have no impact on the journey

• Both work independently without coordination

• Both are responsible for the safety and success of the journey

• Both are responsible for setting the speed

Why is professionalism important for both pilots and project managers?

• It helps them maintain high standards and manage risks

• It reduces the need for training

• It makes them appear glamorous

• It allows them to ignore procedures