Lesson Summary

Welcome to "Avoid Catching a Crab, Keeping Your Team On Course." This course uses the rowing metaphor of catching a crab to highlight the challenges in project management.

• The inspiration for this metaphor came from conversations with the instructor's daughter, a collegiate rowing coxswain.
• Both rowing and project management require vision, coordination, and adaptability when things go off course.

In this course, we will cover:

• The foundational qualities of a project manager
• Leadership skills like decisiveness, empathy, integrity, and adaptability
• Defining roles and responsibilities to prevent misalignment
• Practices for effective communication, accountability, and managing expectations

Each lesson offers insights on navigating external influences, aligning teams around clear goals, and preparing for unexpected challenges.

Let's dive in and get started!