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The PM's job is to stop those doing the project from getting derailed. Literally manage the project. This means holding the stakeholder's feet to the fire. If the steak holder agrees to the terms they need to accept the repercussions of changing requirements, and their own misunderstanding.
Bad PMs don't hold the line. They don't signal early when bad things may be coming soon. They let all the shit derail productivity.
This is why systems like Agile were created. By making derailment a ceremony it became acceptable to remove the onus of the stakeholder to really make sure the project is ready and worth it.
edit: i should read over my dictated comments a little better
"Steak holders" lol, autoincorrect got you, but at least it's funny.
And I agree - good PM's are incredible. Bad PM's are useless.
When I go to a restaurant, I look for the steak holders.
you mean we aren't talking about working in a kitchen?
Sadly the only thing I am missing from deGoogleing my android phone was the good voice dictation.
The worst PMs are people-pleasers who don't set realistic expectations and promise things to clients that can't be delivered reasonable.
But those are also often the people who get promoted because those making the decisions like a "Yes" man who tries to make people happy with great "customer service."
If that were true, I'd get promoted more... Instead I just get used and get put on the complicated projects.
You're to valuable to move you past this project! We really need you where you are!
Yes you're right. I'll just hang on a little bit longer and endure. It's helping everyone and making a difference...