As the PM, Account Manager, Coordinator, etc. you recognize those around you…thanking team members for a job well done, praising stakeholders for their timely, thorough and great feedback – in general appreciating others for their contributions through every step of the project.
But, who thanks you? Too often no one does. Yeah, leading projects can be a thankless job at times. However, you take pride in your work and keep your ego in check, so this seldom gets to you.
The words may not be spoken, but you are appreciated by your team members, your clients, managers and the users of whatever it is you’re building. So, on their behalf here are just a few things they thought but never told you:
Thank you for making my job easier.
Thank you for making sure every detail was considered.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for taking on the stress and keeping your cool.
Thank you for ensuring I have what I need, when I need it, to do my best work.
Thank you for keeping things on track.
Thank you for keeping the million and one priorities in check.
Thank you for putting quality first and for fighting for it.
Thank you for encouraging and empowering those around you.
Thanks PM types, they couldn’t do it without you!
And thank you to the PMs that have been following this blog! ProjectManageThis will be taking a bit of a break from writing as another project will be eating up most all the time there is to spare. However, submissions are encouraged and will be posted! Submit your PM tale, rant or tip – http://projectmanagethis.com/share-your-pm-tale/. Thanks again!
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