Mastering the Art of Mindset Shifting for Project Excellence
Adriana Girdler, CET, PMP
Helping project managers and accidental PMs successfully achieve project goals with an efficient, practical, non-chaotic system | Award-winning Project Manager | Workout & Guitar Enthusiast
Tips to shift the mindset for a more successful project
Project management is about more than just following a defined process – it's also about shifting the way you think.
Let’s talk about how to effectively shift your mindset for project management.
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Now, let’s get into those mindset shifting tips.
1. Embrace continuous improvement
In order to shift your mindset, one of the things you need to understand is continuous improvement.
If your mind is stuck on one way of thinking, then you won’t be adaptable to things around you that will inevitably change. Having a mindset of continuous improvement will enable you to remain open to change; especially change that will benefit you and your projects in the long run!
2. Set expectations and communicate the WHY
If you’re going to start mindset shifting, you’ll want to bring your project team members along for the ride. But when it comes to mindset shifting on a project, you need to prioritize setting expectations and communicating the WHY.
How are you going to work? What are you expecting from your team members? What can your team members expect from you?
Having these expectations set up will lead to more transparency within your team and ultimately, success on your projects.
Other tips for mindset shifting
I have a few more tips I want to share with you, so head over to YouTube with me to watch my most recent video!
Adriana Girdler, PMP | Creator of Slay Project Management ?
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1 年Fantastic tips Adriana Girdler, CET, PMP!! Embracing continuous improvement and setting clear expectations are crucial steps in achieving project success. ?? How do you plan to implement these strategies in your next project? #ProjectManagement #SuccessTips
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1 年Hi Adriana, Absolutely, you've hit the nail on the head! Project management is as much about mindset as it is about methodology. In fact, one could argue that the mindset with which you approach a project could be even more important than the process itself. It's the mindset that determines how we interpret and navigate the inevitable uncertainties, challenges, and changes that arise during a project. A process is a guide that can help us structure our work, but it's the mindset that allows us to adapt to real-life situations that may not fit neatly into that process. A flexible, problem-solving mindset can help us to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and stay focused on delivering value, regardless of the hurdles we may encounter. Thank you for sharing this important perspective. It's a great reminder that project management is not just about ticking boxes, but about thinking, adapting, and delivering results.