The Importance of Senior Management in Project Success
1. Introduction
The success of projects will to a large extent rely on the interests, support and commitment of the senior management. All these three factors are important for the successful implementation of any project. It is, therefore, crucial that when embarking on a new project, the project management team should ensure that they have the full backing of the senior management. This article discusses the role of senior management in ensuring the success of projects. In particular, it looks at a case study of Jones and Shepard Accountants to see how senior management can influence the outcome of a project.
2. The role of senior management
Senior management has a vital role to play in ensuring the success of projects. First and foremost, they need to provide the necessary resources for the project. This includes financial resources as well as staff and other resources required for the successful implementation of the project. Senior managers also need to ensure that there is organizational support for the project. This includes creating a culture that is conducive to the success of the project and putting in place systems and processes that will enable the project to be executed effectively. Finally, senior managers need to be personally committed to the success of the project. They need to provide leadership and direction for the project team and be available to offer advice and support when needed.
3. A case study of Jones and Shepard Accountants
Jones and Shepard Accountants is a small accounting firm based in London. The firm has been in operation for over 10 years and has a good reputation in the industry. The firm employs 15 staff, all of whom are qualified accountants. The firm has three partners: two are chartered accountants and one is a certified public accountant. The firm provides a wide range of services including auditing, taxation, financial planning, and corporate finance advise.
The firm was approached by a large multinational company to undertake a special project. The company wanted Jones and Shepard Accountants to review its global operations and make recommendations on how it could improve its profitability. The partners at Jones and Shepard Accountants were very keen to take on this project as it was a great opportunity for them to showcase their skills and knowledge on a global stage.
The partners met with the senior management team of the multinational company to discuss the project in detail. Senior management were very supportive of the project and provided all the resources that were required by Jones and Shepard Accountants. This included financial resources as well as access to personnel and data from across the globe. Senior management also put in place systems and processes that would enable Jones and Shepard Accountants to work effectively on the project.
The partners at Jones and Shepard Accountants were very committed to the success of the project. They worked closely with senior management throughout the duration of the project and provided regular updates on progress. They also offered their expertise and advice whenever it was required by senior management. As a result of their efforts, Jones and Shepard Accountants were able to produce a comprehensive report which made a number of recommendations that were implemented by the multinational company. This led to an improvement in profitability for the company.
4. Conclusion
The role of senior management is crucial for ensuring the success of projects. Senior managers need to provide adequate resources, create a supportive environment, and be personally committed to ensuring that projects are successful. This was demonstrated by Jones and