#1 Earn the Trust of Others

1. 
   Relationships and communication are key
2. 
   Mean project managers breed mean projects
3. 
   No matter what stated objectives are, remember to deal with people … and people are not machines
4. 
   Manage the project, not the project plan

That means spending communicating 90% of time with people who are involved (or should be involved) and 10% on ‘paperwork’

• Are you creating value?
• Are you fostering spirit, teamwork, and a zeal for delighting the stakeholders?