Project Management

How to be a successful project owner (without micromanaging)

Discover the key qualities and techniques for successful project ownership.

Sarah Goff-Dupont

Aug 18, 2020 • 9 min read

Intermediate

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Summary

Project ownership is crucial for the success of large, complex projects. This guide explores the distinct roles of project owners and managers, emphasizing the importance of vision, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement. Learn about the six essential qualities of a great project owner and five techniques from the Atlassian Team Playbook to enhance project success. Engage with this content to understand how to effectively lead and manage projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful execution.

Takeaways

Clear communication and stakeholder engagement prevent project misalignment.
Effective project ownership requires strategic thinking, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.
Interactive project kick-offs and trade-off sliders can enhance team engagement and decision-making.
Project owners are crucial for aligning projects with organizational goals and maintaining the vision.
Trust and autonomy in teams lead to better decision-making and innovation.
Project management implies dealing with the day-to-day operation of a project – that somebody else ultimately controls.
Project ownership suggests a high level of responsibility, both in the sense of accruing credit for success and having to answer for the failure.
Project sponsorship means providing the funds and getting to have your name on the finished product for all the world to see.
The magic ingredient of having a good project that delivers value to both customers and stakeholders requires excellent leadership from a competent project owner.
The project owner assembles the project team and keeps them motivated by helping the team understand the value of the project, listening to their ideas, and offering them chances to deepen their skills.