Juggling multiple projects can feel like a balancing act, and while you’re a savvy business woman, you’re not a magician!
But you do understand the challenges with keeping your business on track, dividing your time between your team, tasks, projects, clients and the business’s day-to-day activities and overall strategic direction – using your magic touch to keep it all balanced.
But don’t you just wish sometimes you had a magic wand that you could wave to get a little more specialist help.
It’s every business woman’s dream!
In this blog, let’s dive into the world of project and team management and explore how a hands-on approach from a project and team manager can reduce your stress and overwhelm, leaving you free to focus on what truly matters: Growing your business and achieving your big vision.
Why project management is important in your business
Project management is essential for the success of any business. It involves organising, planning and overseeing specific tasks to ensure they are completed efficiently and effectively.
By defining project management as a task or project in itself, you underline the importance in achieving objectives on time and within budget.
Without a dedicated project manager, businesses often encounter challenges such as missed deadlines, cost overruns and communication breakdowns. Client work is missed and you are working around the clock to keep everything a float. It’s exhausting and stressful.
However, it doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming, and when you have the right support – it’s just magic!
Effective project management, including team management, is vital because they both ensure you stay on strategic track with clarity, efficient resource allocation, effective communication among team members, increased profits and productivity, and reduced time wastage.
Benefits of outsourcing project management to an Online Business Manager (OBM)
Outsourcing project management offers numerous benefits for businesses.
- Turn dreams into reality: A dedicated project manager can leverage their effective project management skills and techniques to help you achieve your business aspirations and turn your ideas into tangible outcomes, growth and progress.
- Ensure timely project delivery and resource allocation: Your project manager will help you meet deadlines consistently while efficiently managing resources, enhancing productivity, and controlling costs for improved profitability.
- Achieve key performance indicators(KPIs) and strategic goals: When you implement projects that align with your KPIs and broader business strategies, it will help drive measurable success and business growth.
- Organise workload and streamline operations: Enhance efficiency and productivity by organising tasks, optimising workflows, and reducing operational chaos through effective project management practices.
Other magical benefits include:
- Better communication: By having a dedicated contact person between business owners and their teams, communication becomes streamlined and efficient. This ensures that tasks are clearly communicated, deadlines are met, and progress is monitored effectively.
- Reduced distractions: A project and team manager will also help reduce distractions for business owners. Instead of getting bogged down in day-to-day project details, business owners can focus on their core work and long-term vision. This increased focus and reduced distraction ultimately contribute to enhanced productivity and business growth.
- More experience: Professional project managers bring specialised expertise and experience to the table. They have the skills to navigate complex projects, mitigate risks, and ensure successful outcomes. Their knowledge can lead to more efficient project execution and improved results.
How REAVA Solutions and an Online Business Manager (OBM) can help you
At REAVA Solutions, we take a personalised approach to understanding your business and team dynamics, ensuring that we fully understand your goals and available resources.
The first step is to create a comprehensive project plan that maps out the project, tasks, requirements, goals and deadlines. This plan allows us to allocate tasks efficiently and ensure that everyone knows what needs to be done and by when.
As your dedicated partner, we serve as a sounding board for your challenges, actively listening and asking relevant questions to guide you in making informed decisions. We don’t just provide advice; we offer practical solutions and alternative options to overcome obstacles and achieve your objectives – and help you and your team do the actionable work.
When issues arise during project implementation, we jump in with hands-on assistance, leveraging our expertise to resolve issues swiftly and keep projects on track. Our proactive approach ensures that we address challenges promptly, reducing disruptions and optimising project outcomes.
Additionally, we specialise in improving systems and processes to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. By optimising your workflows and implementing best practices, we help you unlock greater productivity and sustainability for your business.
With REAVA Solutions by your side, you can navigate challenges confidently and achieve your business goals with precision and clarity.
Just like magic!
How do you know you’re ready to work together with REAVA Solutions?
There are a few tell-tale signs that you are ready to bring in an online business manager to manage your projects and team.
1. Financial affordability
Being able to financially afford to hire a project manager is crucial for business owners considering working with one because it involves having a clear understanding of the financial implications associated with hiring a project manager.
Business owners should assess their budget to ensure they can afford the costs involved, including the fees, tools, resources, and any additional expenses there might be.
Being financially prepared ensures that the business can sustainably invest in project management services without compromising its financial health.
2. Letting go of control
This can be hard for business owners to do because much of the time it’s just been you in your business and you have built it from scratch.
You will know you are ready to hire a project manager when you are mentally prepared to delegate tasks and responsibilities to a project manager.
Business owners often have a strong sense of control over their operations, but effective project management requires trust and collaboration, and you must allow the project manager to take the lead in certain areas, and trust their expertise.
This will help increase positive working relationships and it empowers the project manager to deliver you with the best results.
3. Working less hours or taking a different focus
Are you prepared for potential lifestyle changes that come with working alongside a project manager?
Business owners may find themselves with more free time or the ability to focus on strategic activities rather than day-to-day operations.
Being ready for fewer hours or a shift in focus can lead to reduced stress and frustration, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance. It’s essential to embrace this readiness to fully benefit from the support of a project manager.
4. You’re passionate about what you do
If it’s time to leverage your strengths and abilities while entrusting important tasks to a project manager, then you are ready.
Identify your strengths and prioritise activities that align with your talents, and let your project manager do the rest.
Working with a project manager who complements your abilities allows you as a business owner to focus on what you do best and achieve optimal productivity and profitability.
Being fully prepared to embrace one’s unique abilities and delegate effectively sets the stage for successful collaboration with a project manager.
Let’s get started on your project management
When you are ready to work some magic and hire an Online Business Manager (OBM) to take care of your project and team management, book a free Discovery Call.
Having a dedicated project and team manager will free you up to have more time to spend with your family and yourself, and work on your business and big vision.
In this call, we will work through your goals and create an overview of projects to start with together so you can begin realising your big magical vision.
Book your Discovery Call here.
