Well, some projects are more predictable than others. But people who are awaiting the results still have expectations about what they'll get and when. All this advance planning and organizing can help ensure that you'll meet those expectations, Portny said. Making it more likely people do things correctly the first time. Anticipating possible problems and working to avoid them or prepare to deal with them efficiently.
Project management does take extra time.
But the time is more than saved in the long run, when potential problems are avoided and expectations are met, Portny said. Whatever your title, today it's a necessary skill.