How to make great decisions on your projects

Decision-making is a critical component of successful project delivery, forming the foundation for every stage in a project — from initiation to closure. This guide helps project professionals understand the central role of decision-making and how to strengthen this skill in practical ways. This guide covers:

• Why decision-making is essential for effective project outcomes
• The responsibilities of project managers in making informed, accountable choices
• Key skills for strong decision-making, including technical expertise, emotional intelligence and strategic thinking
• Risks of poor decisions and how to avoid common pitfalls

By applying these insights, project managers can make confident, well-informed decisions that improve project performance, stakeholder satisfaction and long-term success.

ISBN: 978-1-913305-45-1
Price: £8.00
Available to buy in A5 and free download for APM members 
Author: Tunde Ajia
Tunde Ajia is a project professional who has managed the delivery of complex projects and major programmes across diverse industry sectors. He’s an active volunteer in the project management community and has previously served on several committees for the Association for Project Management, International Project Management Association, Project Management Institute and Chartered Management Institute. He currently sits on the board of Oxford Urbanists, a global non-profit organisation on sustainable urbanism. He’s written a wide range of insightful articles on project management, with a major focus on project leadership, infrastructure and megaprojects. You can check out Tundes’ work on his website or by contacting him on LinkedIn.

All opinions, comments and content represent Tundes’ personal views, and not those of any organisations he’s associated with.