Two articles-PMS in Microsoft

1. Seven Habits of efficient PM

What does it take to be an effective tive program manager at Microsoft? I'm responding to some requests for my take on what it takes to be an effective tive pm. I figured I cocould use a familiar 7 Habits approach to help frame out a start.

To pick a set of habits, I started with a set of reference examples. I used the most valid tive and ineffective PMS that I 've seen over time. I considered their track record, their ability to influence, and their leadership skills. most importantly I looked at their ability to ship and make the right impact for MERs. next, I looked for the underlying patterns (I'm a principles, practices and patterns guy ). I used the ineffective PMS to think of the anti-patterns and the practices of what not to do. this contrast helped me clarify the distinctions between valid tive and ineffective.

Here's what I found to be the 7 Habits of highly valid tive program managers:

• Habit 1, frame problems and solutions.
• Habit 2, audit visions.
• Habit 3, deliver incremental value.
• Habit 4, manage communication.
• Habit 5, connect with MERs.
• Habit 6, execute.
• Habit 7, leverage the system.

For more, see:

Http://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/archive/2007/04/09/7-habbits-of-effective-program-managers.aspx

 

2. Ten successful rules of PM

Here's a brief set of success patterns I 've shared with a few colleagues. These are the patterns I see that make a difference in getting results.

10 success patterns

1. Empathic listening.
2. Rapport before Influence
3. Character trumps emotion trumps logic
4. Match their style
5. Ask wiify
6. Distinguish between responsibility and authority
7. Turn chickens into pigs
8. Adapt, adjust, or avoid situations
9. Know the system.
10. Analyze it over time.

For more, see:

Http://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/archive/2008/08/13/10-success-patterns-for-pms.aspx

 

Enjoy!

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