Every now and again, business buzzwords are used to announce something important or new. Game changer. Disruption. Omnichannel. We must deal with these terms quickly, regardless of whether we like it or not. It’s all part and parcel of the businesslandscape. Transparency is the newest buzzword.
Transparency is not a new concept. Transparency is an old concept. It’s as valid as honesty. It is now easier to understand the effects and perceptions of transparency. In a business environment,transparency enables employees to feel more fulfilled and important.However, only less than half are usually aware of their company’svision, mission, and goals. Employees are more productive when there is a discrepancy or apparent disconnect. Employers are often the ones who fail to be clear about who they are and what they stand for.
Transparencyin Project Management
Transparency was not a priority in the past, when project managers tended to use the waterfallmethod. Information is available on a need-to-know basis. Only the project manager and some stakeholders have to know everything. Transparency is key for all project team members, regardless of stage or information silo.
Why transparency is important in project management
Transparency makes the project team feel happier and works better. Transparency is a key component of projectmanagement. It shows how well or poorly a project or process is performing. Here are some reasons transparency should be pursued in projectmanagement and in business generally.
Transparency builds trust
Transparency is encouraged and supported in the organization and within the team, just as consumers are more likely to be loyal to brands that offer transparency. Project team members will trust their managers and other stakeholders more than they trust themselves. Everyone believes that all information, including those deemed important, will be made available to everyone so that they can do their job well. They are also inclined to help others and do their best because they believe in what is being done.
Transparency keeps work on track
If a project experiences delays for any reason, it is at risk of getting derailed and missing its delivery date. It only takes one task to cause a domino effect and get stuck. The cumulative effect of dependent tasks being assigned to different people can cause a project to stall. Transparency is key in this case, so project managers, team members and other stakeholders can identify the bottlenecks and find solutions before it becomes too late.
Transparency enhances teamwork
The whole project team can work more effectively and cohesively if they understand their goals as a group and their roles as individuals in the effort. Each person can make more informed decisions and be more efficient by knowing who is responsible for what. They know who to speak to, what they should do, and how dependent others are on them. They will go out of their way to help others, such as sharing information or techniques that will speed up the completion of tasks.
Transparency boosts productivity
A productive team is able achieve more than expected. Transparency is a great way to show that a team member is performing better than others. This person may have better skills, better techniques, or a better understanding about what he/she does. This team member can also help to train and inform others so that everyone runs at a similar pace. The starperformer gets a recognition and other members receive an upgrade in their knowledge or skills. The o
