Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.ai #194: Why Your Business Desperately Needs a Project Manager
Sep 30, 2024
Sam Buchholz, a project management expert, shares how streamlined workflows can supercharge business efficiency. He emphasizes the crucial role of project managers in organizing tasks and facilitating communication. The conversation dives into the Kanban method for enhancing project visibility and the significance of task assignment in boosting accountability. Buchholz also outlines effective strategies for project management, stressing the need for clear outcomes and collaboration to drive revenue and focus on your big vision.
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Project Management Defined
- Many business owners confuse project managers with assistants or product managers.
- Project managers provide a high-level view, mapping the entire project and ensuring everyone stays on track.
Costs of Not Having a PM
- Business owners without project managers lose significant time on administrative tasks and context switching.
- This prevents them from focusing on high-level strategy, new ideas, and product development.
Key Project Management Steps
- To manage projects effectively, clarify desired outcomes by asking questions until everyone understands.
- Reverse engineer the project from the end goal to identify necessary steps and accurate timelines.