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Wondering how you can possibly “wear all the hats” in your business and manage to get the most important tasks done? Wait, what are the most important tasks?! On today’s show, we’re chatting on why project management isn’t just a term for corporate companies - entrepreneurs need it too.
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Key Insights
- You have a vision for the end result, you make a plan, you follow the plan, and then you finish & reflect!
- You’ve got to be clear on what results you want & how you/your team works, then pick a tool that benefits those
- Good Project management equals more time back for priority tasks, which ultimately equals more money!
Timestamps
- [01:29] - Not just for business, it's a life skill
- [02:04] - The problems with project management
- [07:27] - What is project management?
- [09:38] - The simple process
- [11:36] - The tools don't matter
- [16:02] - "You don't want to go over overboard, trying to make everything perfect, because it's never going to be perfect"
- [16:23] - The benefits of project management
- [18:12] - Allows you to be the owner, and work on strategy
- [19:26] - More on tools!
- [24:48] - Communication in project management
- [25:24] - Actions
- [26:14] - Grab a call with Tom
Resources Mentioned
- Show 103 - 90 Day Goals: Setting & Achieving Them
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- Apply For Coaching - Schedule a free discovery call with Tom to see if coaching can help take your business to the next level.
Actions to Take
- Tom's Action - What you're doing today for managing your projects, managing your tasks? Do a quick pros and cons list (i.e. working well today vs. a struggle or a challenge to improve. Take that action to actually improve how you're running your projects!
- Ariana's Action - If you're already using Project Management in your business, we'd love to know what your process is! Do you use a whiteboard, or have a tool that you love? Post up and let us know and let us know, what it is & why you love it!
