Critically appraise the contention that it is the quality of

Critically appraise the contention that it is the quality of the parties’ relationship – rather than the tendering and contract strategies adopted for the construction contract – that has the greatest effect on project success.

Solution

Typically the parties involved in a project are called as Sponser and contractor. A critical factor in project success or failure, is the impact on project outcomes, caused by the relationship between the project manager and project sponsor.Theory researched provides the foundations between the relationship between project manager and sponsor are very essential to the project success. Successful project management includes actively managing interactions to meet sponsor, customer and other stakeholder requirements. High quality interaction between project managers and project sponsors are generally no coincidence.

                        There are different interpretations of the relationship between managers and sponsors and these likely vary from company to company and even within individuals. These vary due to nature of work, training and previous experience, however the critical point is that the interpretation is the same between each manager and sponsor working together.

                    According to the Project Management Institute A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service. Human, technical, administrative, and financial resources are required to accomplish the defined goals it requires.

                Each project has the need for a leader, his or her support, and the team to be led to complete project goals. The leader or project manager is arguably the most important person in a project and is responsible for it\'s success or failure. Success cannot be achieved without organisational support often immediately in the form of the project initiator or project sponsor. The project is further supported by groups such as a steering group or the use of sub-project managers within the project. Below covers the roles in theory of the two main players within a project, the project manager and his or her main support, the project sponsor.

A quick summary of the qualities required to chose parties for the project

  • A strong technical background - competence in the required areas

• A mature individual

• Someone on good terms with company executives

• A person who can keep the project team happy

• One who has worked in several departments

• Good motivators and leaders, coaching, and teaching others on the team

• Big picture-oriented

• Effective communicators

• Good organisers

• Goal oriented team

• Lastly and arguably the most likely reason, someone who is available when you need him.

If you get both parties with the above qualitis the project will be completed with in time with no additional cost.