Here's how you can effectively manage creative projects with confidence.

1. Learn the ropes for the project 2. Kick off the project by sharing the details with Team and inviting everyone's thoughts. 3. Pooling ideas will make the task easier as we can learn from each other's approaches. 4. A well-rounded exploration of potential solutions will pave the way for a truly remarkable outcome.

1. Establish a clear understanding of the project's goals, deliverables, and timelines. Define the project's scope, identify key stakeholders, and establish measurable objectives. This will help you stay focused, prioritize tasks, and ensure everyone is on the same page. 2. Establish a structured creative process that balances freedom with guidance. Break down the project into manageable tasks, establish deadlines, and identify key milestones. This will help you stay organized, ensure progress, and make adjustments as needed. 3. Creative projects often involve uncertainty and change. Stay flexible and adapt to new ideas, changes in scope, or unexpected obstacles. Encourage open communication, be willing to pivot when necessary.

Overtime, one thing that has helped me perform exceptionally well is having an in-depth understanding of what that project entails. Every project is solving or tackling a particular problem, meaning there won't be a project if there wasn't a problem that a person or team is up to proffer solution to. Therefore you can't be as creative as expected if you don't understand the nitty-gritty of that project and what you aim to achieve at the end of the day. Having gained a broader understanding of what the project intend to achieve which is the goal, you can now delve into bringing that project to reality with your creative skills.

In my personal view, it is imperative to meticulously define the purpose of each goal. Whether it pertains to clicks, impressions, or reach, every endeavor within the initiative or project should align with that purpose. Projects often veer off course when peripheral issues are identified and addressed without due consideration for the original goal's purpose. This approach not only enhances efficiency in project cost-management but also motivates the team to remain steadfast in pursuing the goal's intended purpose.

Always remain prepared to revisit your original plan for revisions. While brainstorming and planning often correlate with real-life implications, many managers tend to overlook the constraints of actual activities. These constraints may arise during the creation process with the creative team, implementation with the advertising team, and various other stages. The ability to be agile and identify real-life variables that deviate the project from its original plan is crucial for the success of any creative project.

Planning is crucial however you also need to plan for possible challenges which might arise and actions how to tackle it and how it might effect people and other resources.

Something I found helpful was introducing the LEGO? SERIOUS PLAY? method into my work. Recognizing the importance of idea diversity and creativity, I trained as a LEGO? SERIOUS PLAY? facilitator. This method fosters a safe environment where all team members can share their ideas. Building with LEGO bricks generates creative and unconventional solutions. The visual models enhance communication and understanding of complex ideas. Everyone brings their unique perspective, increasing the chances of finding the “gem” that takes a project from good to extraordinary.

One thing I have learned is carrying everyone along in executing an project, every idea counts, as it can go a long way to making the project a success, every input from every member in the project team is valuable for the project to succeed so as a project leader it essentially for you to know which of the idea will make the project a success.

By no means am I a seasoned veteran compared to some of my colleagues. However, in my personal opinion, receiving 360 feedback on major milestones will not only realign the branding at every organizational level, but it will also reduce self-biases which occur naturally. 360 feedback includes receiving comments from internal and external stakeholders to measure the effectiveness of the initiative.

?? We all face challenges when managing creative projects. Confidence comes as an expression of self-knowing. It is found when we stretch beyond our comfort zones. Because we have gone past the beta wave lengths of worry/anxiety into theta wavelengths, confidence happens when we reach a state of flow. Here worry fades and creativity thrives. ?? True confidence happens when our skills and the challenges we face are perfectly balanced. When we experience worry or anxiety, it is because either the challenge is too great, or our skill level is too low. The solution is to either: ?? increase the skill level, or ?? decrease the level of challenge. Then, we once again achieve peace expressed as confidence, courage, and grace. (????)

Start by writing down what you want to create and the steps you need to take. It's like making a to-do list for your project. Use mind mapping to brainstorm and organize ideas. Finish one small task at a time. It’s okay to ask for advice, ask for help if need be. Talk about your project with others. Sometimes, explaining your ideas can help you see things more clearly. Have a specific time each day dedicated to working on your project. Routines help build good habits and keep you on track.