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Call That Meeting Now Before It’s Too Late☎️📢 Whether in person or virtually, it’s critical to stay on top of things. Let me remind you, If you’re not paying close attention, a project can easily fall off track. Missed deadlines, budget overruns, or even complete project failure can have serious consequences for both the outcome and team morale. A project manager must stay vigilant, monitor progress, anticipate issues, and make the necessary adjustments to keep things running smoothly. 👀 Remember, timing is everything. ⏰ Holding a meeting too late can diminish its relevance and effectiveness.📈 Stop postponing—make that call now! #ProjectManagement #ProjectSuccess #SmashingProject

The Downside of Being a Project Manager: The Not-So-Super Side 🧐 While being a project manager has its perks, there are a few downsides to keep in mind: - Constant Firefighting:You’re always putting out small fires, making it hard to enjoy a calm day. - The Never-Ending To-Do List: Just when you finish one task, five more appear. - Meeting Overload: Sometimes it feels like you’re in meetings more than actually managing the project! But we embrace the chaos and keep pushing forward. #ProjectManagement #PMChallenges #WorkLifeBalance

One of the best things about being a project manager is the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.

Projects are not magic - you need to know scope, deliverables and timing. If you don't know those things you can't deliver on expectations. If you are struggling on a project, step back and ensure that you have clarity about them... #projectmanagement #projectsuccess

Isn't it funny how a task can look so simple and easy at first, but then by the time the deadline rolls around, it feels like a much bigger undertaking? 🤯 I'm sure we've all experienced this in our work projects before. That little thing we thought we'd easily knock out tomorrow ends up snowballing into a much more complex endeavor as the final day approaches. Proper #ProjectManagement is key to avoiding these kinds of "scope creep" issues. By breaking down tasks, setting realistic timelines, and monitoring progress along the way, we can keep even the biggest projects feeling manageable. #ProjectManagement 🗓️ #ProjectManagementTips #ProductivityTips

Project Status: Managed ✔ Yesterday I signed off on a project I’ve been managing for 3 months. There is a sense of accomplishment in taking on a new account, getting all the moving parts flowing and connecting, wrangling a team of more than 15, And bringing the project to a steady state of managed services. We've provided true value for the client. The team has worked together smoothly, And now I take my lessons learned and move on to other projects. (I’m usually managing 5-7 client-facing projects at one time.) Some days are filled with back-to-back meetings, context switching hundreds of times, endless emails. And some days, We get to call it a win. Go Team! When was the last time you felt a genuine sense of accomplishment? 🎉 Share your win below! #ProjectManagement #TornadoWrangler #ManagedProject

Did you hear the one about the Project Manager trying to bond with his team? It’s well known the power humour can have in building relationships with others, but when it comes to the working world it can feel like there’s a tightrope that needs to be walked. Does that mean we have to put the joke book to one side when bonding with our project team? The answer is “no” but there are ways to make sure you nail the delivery in the best way: https://bit.ly/4ctTdGZ #ProjectManagement

All true. And if those are known and you are still struggling, look hard at the personalities and culture of company involved. Sometimes, cultural resistance or individuals resistant to change are the biggest impediments to project success. In those cases, without someone strong and willing to press hard at the helm, it is difficult to have project success even if scope, deliverables, and timing are known.

Scope Creep The Project Manager's Arch-Nemesis! Have you ever experienced the dreaded scope creep? It's like a project villain, sneaking up and hijacking your carefully planned timeline! What is Scope Creep? Scope creep occurs when: 1. Requirements change without approval 2. New features are added without authorization 3. Stakeholders' expectations shift 4. Team members take on extra tasks 5. Project goals are redefined Signs of Scope Creep: 1. Constant changes in requirements 2. Unapproved task additions 3. Blurred project boundaries 4. Team overwhelm 5. Schedule delays Consequences of Scope Creep: 1. Budget blowouts 2. Timeline extensions 3. Team burnout 4. Decreased morale 5. Stakeholder dissatisfaction Prevention Strategies: 1. Clear project scope statement 2. Defined change management process 3. Regular stakeholder communication 4. Prioritized requirements 5. Flexible project planning Managing Scope Creep: 1. Assess impact on project goals 2. Evaluate change requests 3. Negotiate scope adjustments 4. Update project documentation 5. Communicate changes to stakeholders Share Your Scope Creep Horror Stories How have you tackled scope creep? Day 55/100 Joshua Olawore #ScopeCreep #ProjectManagement #ChangeManagement #StakeholderCommunication #ProjectPlanning #RiskManagement

Being a project manager is like being a duck—calm on the surface, but paddling furiously underneath. 🦆 Managing the team? Check. Keeping the clients happy? Check. Handling stress like a pro? Laughs nervously Check. 😅 From juggling deadlines to decoding cryptic client feedback, it's all part of the PM life! Remember: behind every great project is a slightly stressed, coffee-fueled project manager. ☕💼 #ProjectManagement #StressManagement #Teamwork #Clients #PMLife