Effectively leading and coordinating project activities requires an ability to see the details without losing the big picture.
Executing the project plan requires a project manager who can direct and manage all the resources – people, materials, tools – necessary to deliver to requirements. Focusing on the details of execution is vital and should include evaluating work progress, identifying issues, and adapting efforts. However, the big picture can often be lost, as project execution rolls forward without acknowledging broader changes in the environment that impact the project. The balance of managing the details and keeping the big picture in mind is crucial to effective project management.
“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan.” Norman Vincent Peale
