Project Success and the Role of the Project Manager

The 4PM Podcast

What does project success truly mean—and who is responsible for it?

In this insightful episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam unpacks one of the most misunderstood yet essential concepts in project management: success. From common ambiguities to deeper, systemic truths, this episode explores what success actually looks like, how to define it, and where the project manager fits in.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• Why “success” is often misused in business and project contexts
• The difference between project and project management success
• The Four Dimensions of Project Success (with a real-world hotel example)
• What should and shouldn’t fall under a project manager’s responsibility
• Why treating projects as investments—not isolated tasks—is the path forward

Whether you're a PM, an executive, or just someone trying to lead better projects, this episode will shift your perspective and challenge the traditional way we assign accountability.

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فصل ها

1. Introduction to 4PM Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Project Success and Accountability (00:00:43)

3. Setting the Scene: Projects as Investments (00:01:56)

4. The Project Manager's Role Part 1 (00:05:35)

5. Four Dimensions of Project Success (00:07:32)

6. The Hotel Example and PM Responsibilities (00:10:02)

7. Episode Conclusion and Key Takeaways (00:11:31)