A company generally moves forwards through the completion of various projects. Whether it’s a major merger or just closing a new business deal, each task that your employees complete in a day can be considered a project in its own right. But here at Technalink we’ve noticed that larger projects often need more consideration from management. Things like disagreements, confusion over where a project needs to go, organization, and more can all become issues, and something as simple as being more mindful about the way a project moves forwards could help immensely.
So how do you go about mastering more mindful project management? It’s not always easy, but a few tips can certainly help make it more possible. Here are some things to keep in mind.
- Don’t exclude members of the project team or their ideas. Start each day by meeting up with the team and getting an assessment of any issues as well as their ideas on overcoming those issues. Just getting their opinions can help them feel more important and improve productivity.
- It’s important to assign different tasks based on things like skill level and knowledge, not on personal preference. Consider what each team member can provide and base their tasks on that.
- Major projects are team efforts. Become part of the team and contribute your own efforts wherever you can to help your employees see that you’re part of a team, not someone who expects them to carry all the weight.
- When issue arise, it’s important not to place blame. Instead, you need to simply address the issue and how to overcome it and then touch on how to prevent similar problems in the future. Dwelling on the blame game only creates tension and conflict, not solutions.
- Once a project is completed, take a minute to give employees the recognition they deserve. Whether it’s a basic congratulatory email, a pizza party, or something else entirely, recognition in any form can go a long way.
More mindful project management can lead to better project completion ratios and better results for your company overall. It’s something that is well worth paying attention to and that can lead your company to much greater success in its field. The tips above can help, so be sure to keep them in mind as you begin any new project and as you move through existing ones. It really will make a difference.
Leave a Reply