Growing your business is exciting, but it can also be chaotic—especially if project management doesn’t scale alongside your ambitions. Here are some key project management mistakes to avoid to keep growth on track:
- No Clear Goals or Scope: Without clear goals, your projects can easily go off the rails. Define success upfront, and make sure everyone knows what's in—and out of—scope.
- Sticking to Old Processes: The tools that worked for a small team may not work for a larger one. Upgrade your processes and software to handle the complexity of a growing business.
- Ignoring Risks: Being reactive is a recipe for burnout. Start each project with a risk assessment to anticipate and prepare for potential problems.
- Micromanaging: As you grow, trying to stay in control of every detail can hurt productivity. Delegate effectively and trust your team to take ownership.
- Poor Communication: Growth requires more structured communication. Set up regular touch points and use the right tools to keep everyone informed.
- Underestimating Resources: Scaling projects need more than just enthusiasm—they need realistic timelines and resources. Plan thoroughly and set achievable expectations.
- Neglecting Team Well-being: Projects are managed by people. Ignoring morale leads to burnout and turnover. Celebrate successes and keep an eye on workloads.
- Lack of Prioritization: Not every project is urgent. Use prioritization frameworks to ensure your team focuses on what truly matters.
Avoiding these mistakes will help ensure your projects lead to effective growth as you scale your business, not overwhelm.
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This is an excerpt from the original blog. To read the original blog, check it out here: https://waxconsultinggroup.com/post/project-management-mistakes-to-avoid-as-you-scale
?? Fractional COO & COS | ?? Scaling $2M-$20M Ventures (30-70% YoY Growth) | ?? Healthcare, ?? Wellness , and ??? Sports Tech
5 个月Great insights Amanda Wax, PMP. I see these same aspects in companies, and even with founders. Some, just don't know any better. Others, don't even realize they are there. All organizations would benefit by adding your expertise.